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Safeguarding a crucial habitat

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Deccan Herald

Publication Date
2017-05-09

Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is unique for its landscape and typical biodiversity of the Deccan Plateau. Situated between Sandur and Hospet taluks of Ballari district, the sanctuary is the largest sanctuary for Indian sloth bears (Melursis ursinus). Spread across 82 square kilometres, it has become a haven for not only sloth bears, but also for other animals like the pangolin, porcupine, jackal, fox and hundreds of species of birds, reptiles and butterflies.

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