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Development of Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary as India’s Second Home for Cheetahs
17 Jun 2024
The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is set to become the second home for cheetahs in India, following Kuno National Park.
The decision on when to bring the cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa will be made after the monsoon season, due to the susceptibility of animals to infections.
About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Geographical Position
It is Situated in Madhya Pradesh.
This Sanctuary shares border with the state of Rajasthan
It was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1974.
Dam: The Gandhi Sagar dam was built in 1960.
It is the third largest in India, and is located within the sanctuary.
River: The Chambal River runs through this sanctuary.
Flora
Includes Khair, Salai, Kardhai, Dhawda, Tendu, and Palash
It features a savanna ecosystem with open grasslands and dry deciduous trees and shrubs.
These features make Gandhi Sagar the best location in India for cheetahs.
Fauna
Chinkara, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Striped Hyena, Jackal, and crocodiles
Challenges for Cheetahs in Gandhi Sagar
Food shortage: The biggest challenge is the lack of sufficient prey for cheetahs.
It increases competition amongLeopards, sloth bears, striped hyenas and other predators in the sanctuary.
Human activities: Unlike Kuno, Gandhi Sagar has highways and human settlements close by.
This can disturb the cheetahs and also make them vulnerable to accidents or attacks.
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