Some Facts Related to Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

What is Wildlife Sanctuary?

The word sanctuary is derived from the Sanskrit word Abhay and Aranya. Abhaya means where animals can roam and Aranya means forest. So we can say that the place where animals roam in the forest is called a sanctuary....

What is National Park?

A national park is a protected area that is designated by the government to preserve the natural environment. National parks are usually larger than wildlife sanctuaries and are home to a variety of wildlife species....

Difference Between Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

Basis of Comparison Wildlife Sanctuary National Park Purpose A wildlife sanctuary has been built for the conservation of wildlife. Along with wildlife, trees, and plants are also protected in the National Park. Restrictions  They have lesser restrictions and they are open to the public They are highly restricted and allow access to some people only security  Wildlife sanctuaries are less secure than national parks. National parks are more secure than wildlife sanctuaries Size   Smaller Larger Basic Objective  To protect wildlife and their habitat To promote conservation, tourism and recreation Upgrade It can be upgraded to a national park But a national park cannot be downgraded to a sanctuary. Boundaries There are no fixed boundaries for Wildlife Sanctuary Boundaries are fixed and defined....

Wildlife Protection Act of 1972

The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 is an important legislation in India that aims to protect wildlife and their habitats in the country....

Some Facts Related to Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park:

The Sundervan area in West Bengal is famous for Royal Bengal Tiger. The Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is famous for Hangul (Kashmiri tag).  The Rann of Kachchh is the natural habitat of the wild ass. Ostriches are found in the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer.  There are over 500 wildlife sanctuaries and 104 national parks in India....