Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit
South African delegation recently visited the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh to assess its readiness for the release of five to eight cheetahs later this year.
- This visit is part of the planning for Project Cheetah, which aims to reintroduce cheetahs into the sanctuary.
- The focus is on breeding and favourable weather conditions.
- The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the northern boundary of Mandsaur and Nimach districts in Madhya Pradesh.
- It shares its border with the state of Rajasthan.
- Much of the sanctuary consists of vast open landscapes with sparse vegetation and rocky terrain, interspersed with small patches of dense forests.
- The Chambal River flows through the sanctuary, dividing it into two parts.
- The forest of this sanctuary is part of Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forest thus here we will find trees like Salai, Kardhai, Dhawda, Tendu, Palash etc.
- The sanctuary is home to various wildlife species.Some of the easily sighted animals include chinkara (Indian gazelle), Nilgai, and sambar.
- The Indian leopard, langur, Indian wild dog, peacock, otter, and Mugger crocodile inhabit the region.
- World famous Chaturbhuj Nala rock shelters are also part of the same Gandhi Sagar wildlife sanctuary.
- Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, India, is being prepared as a second home for cheetahs as part of the Cheetah Reintroduction Project.
