Did you know ? India is home to 664 protected areas including national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
Here are some of the statistics:
Source: The Economic Times
“The only good cage is an empty cage.” Here are some of the statistics:
- 102 National parks
- 515 Wildlife sanctuaries
- 47 Conservation reserves
- 43 Tiger reserves
Also 4.9 % of India’s geographical area is declared as Protected Area. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the highest number of Protected areas.
- 515 Wildlife sanctuaries
- 47 Conservation reserves
- 43 Tiger reserves
Also 4.9 % of India’s geographical area is declared as Protected Area. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the highest number of Protected areas.
White tiger at Nandankanan Zoo, Orissa |
Andaman and Nicobar Protected areas: 105
Maharashtra Protected areas: 41
Himachal Pradhesh: 37
Maharashtra Protected areas: 41
Himachal Pradhesh: 37
Source: The Economic Times
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