Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

Location in India

Location Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India
Nearest city Bassi
Coordinates 25°1′30″N 74°51′29.99″E / 25.02500°N 74.8583306°E / 25.02500; 74.8583306Coordinates: 25°1′30″N 74°51′29.99″E / 25.02500°N 74.8583306°E / 25.02500; 74.8583306
Area 288 km².
Established 1988

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary near Bassi in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, India, 5 kilometres from the Bassi Fort Palace. It covers an area of 15,290 hectares and was established in 1988. The sanctuary is located on the western border of the Vindhyachal Ranges and includes the Bassi and Orai dams are part of the sanctuary. Antelope, wild boar, panther, mongoose and migratory birds inhabit the sanctuary.

Animals found at the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary.
1.Jackal
2.Crocodile
3.Crane
4.Wild cat
5 Civet
6.Chinkara
7.Panther
8.Spotted deer(Chital)
9.Peacock
10.Porcupine
11.Hyena
12.Langoor
13.Fox
14.Blue bull
15.Wild Boar
16.Eagle
17.Hare
18. Ghoda wild horse

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