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The
park is open from October to June and a Safari by jeep
showcases the diverse habitat of Gir besides the Asiatic lion.
Gir
has some of the largest panthers. Other wildlife to look out
for are the Four-Horned Antelope (the only four-horned
ungulate in the world), Indian gazelle (Chinkara), Spotted
Deer (Chital), Blue Bull (Nilgai), Wild Boar, Wolf, Hyena,
Jackal, Jungle Cat, Hare and other mammals found in the
forest. The
Kamleshwar dam in the middle of the sanctuary is home to a
record population of marsh crocodiles.
Interesting
birds at Gir are the Paradise Flycatcher, Grey Drongo, Grey
& Painted Francolin, Painted Sandgrouse, Bush Quail,
Crested Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle,
Bonnelli's Eagle, Shikra Hawk, Sirkeer Cuckoo and White-necked
Stork.
The
Kamleshwar dam in the middle of the sanctuary is home to a
record population of marsh crocodiles.
Interesting
birds at Gir are the Paradise Flycatcher, Grey Drongo, Grey
& Painted Francolin, Painted Sandgrouse, Bush Quail,
Crested Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent
Eagle,
Bonnelli's Eagle, Shikra Hawk, Sirkeer Cuckoo and White-necked
Stork. |
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