Rapid Fire
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
- 15 Apr 2025
- 2 min read
The Cheetah Project Steering Committee, under the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), approved the relocation of some cheetahs from Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh), to expand the habitat.
- Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: It is located in northwestern Madhya Pradesh, bordering Rajasthan, and spans 368 sq km.
- It features a diverse ecosystem of savanna, open grasslands, dry deciduous forests, and riverine areas, and is recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).
- The sanctuary's vegetation is characteristic of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
- The Chambal River bifurcates the sanctuary into two parts, with the Gandhi Sagar Dam situated within the sanctuary.
- The sanctuary's ecosystem resembles the Maasai Mara in Kenya, known for its savanna wilderness and abundant wildlife, making it an ideal habitat for cheetahs.
- It features a diverse ecosystem of savanna, open grasslands, dry deciduous forests, and riverine areas, and is recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).
- Long-term Cheetah Conservation Goal: Gandhi Sagar is planned to be part of a broader metapopulation strategy, aiming for 60-70 cheetahs across the Kuno-Gandhi Sagar landscape in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
| Read more: Cheetahs in Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary |
