Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary information

Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary earned the status of a sanctuary in 1975 and again in 2000 under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. It is located in the Fazilka district of Punjab and is a private nature reserve.^[1] It is known for being a preservation hotspot for Black Buck, which is regarded as a sacred animal by the people of Bishnoi community who are native to the place.^[2]

^ Garg, Balwant (2010-09-02). "Asia's Biggest Blackbuck Deer open Wildlife Sanctuary at Abohar in Punjab which is spread in the area of 46513 acre is on the verge of distinction". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
^ "Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, Ferozepur". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 2021-11-28.

[1] Garg, Balwant (2010-09-02). "Asia's Biggest Blackbuck Deer open Wildlife Sanctuary at Abohar in Punjab which is spread in the area of 46513 acre is on the verge of distinction". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-13.

[2] "Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, Ferozepur". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 2021-11-28.

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