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Gujarat
is a unique state that has many kinds of habitats. These varied
land forms include the famous dry deciduous forests like the Gir,
majestic grasslands like those found at Velavadar, vast landscapes
harbouring rare animals in habitats like the Little Rann of Kutch,
wetland habitats such as the Nalsarovar, marine ecosystems such
as those found near the Pirotan Islands and the rich moist deciduous
forests like those found in the dense forests of the Dangs.
What makes this land so special is that each type of this varied
habitat contains a fascinating diversity of wildlife, each related
to the other and to its own unique environment. Gujarat's varied
lands forms are also home to some extremely rare wildlife. The Asiatic
lion is found only in Gir. The wildass is found only in the Rann
of Kutch. One of the most threatened birds, the great Indian bustard
finds a refuge in certain pockets of protected areas. The world's
only four-horned antelope, the chowsingha is found here in healthy
numbers. One of the largest herds of blackbucks grace the grasslands
of Velavadar and till recently Gujarat was the place where flamingos
nested in huge numbers. Dugong, a marine mammal which resembles
a seal, along with the rare boralia species have found home in the
protected areas of the Marine National Park.
The
wildlife is not restricted to National Parks and Sanctuaries alone.
Variety of both resident and migratory birds frequent ponds, lakes
and river sides just outside any town and city. Nilgai, jackals,
saras cranes and peacocks, along with scores of garden and woodland
birds frequent the parks, gardens and the countryside….. a sure
sign that wildlife here is not hunted and persecuted …. but revered
and protected.
Gujarat
has declared many of its rich and varied habitats as National Parks
and Sanctuaries towards the conservation of the species and for
the enjoyment of the visitors who want to make these beautiful places
their tourist destinations.
Gujarat
is a unique state that has many kinds of habitats. These varied
land forms include the famous dry deciduous forests like the Gir,
majestic grasslands like those found at Velavadar, vast landscapes
harbouring rare animals in habitats like the Little Rann of Kutch,
wetland habitats such as the Nalsarovar, marine ecosystems such
as those found near the Pirotan Islands and the rich moist deciduous
forests like those found in the dense forests of the Dangs.
The
wildlife is not restricted to National Parks and Sanctuaries alone.
Variety of both resident and migratory birds frequent ponds, lakes
and river sides just outside any town and city. Nilgai, jackals,
saras cranes and peacocks, along with scores of garden and woodland
birds frequent the parks, gardens and the countryside….. a sure
sign that wildlife here is not hunted and persecuted …. but revered
and protected. 
