Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary
Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India. It was notified as a sanctuary in 1955 and covers an area of about 14.76 km².
History
The area around Kesarbagh was once part of the hunting reserves of the Dholpur rulers. The Kesar Bagh Palace, situated within the sanctuary, served as a royal retreat during hunting expeditions. After India's independence, the area was declared a protected sanctuary in 1955 to conserve its wildlife and forest ecosystem.
Geography
The sanctuary lies along the Chambal River and consists mainly of dry deciduous thorn forest. Prominent tree species include Anogeissus pendula, Butea monosperma, and Acacia varieties.
Fauna
Mammals found here include the sloth bear, striped hyena, jungle cat, golden jackal, and wild boar. The sanctuary also supports over 200 bird species, such as vultures, peafowl, and rollers, along with reptiles like pythons, monitor lizards, and cobras.
See also
- List of wildlife sanctuaries of India
- Wildlife of Rajasthan