Flora
Vegatation comprises of mixed deciduous forest and trees found here are
evergreen. Teak, Acacia, Banyan, Tendu, Salai, Simal, Kalam, Amla, Moledi,
Kadayo, Charal, Jamun, Karanj, Ber,Umro, Vad, Sirus and Amli, Khair, Dhavdo,
Sadad, Timru, Khakhro, and Asundro are some of the species of trees which
can be seen here.
Fauna
The sanctuary is home to Asiatic Lion, Panther Striped Hyaena, Leopard,
Jungle cat, Indian fox, Small Indian civet, Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara Wild
Boar, Hanuman Langur, Ruddy Mongoose, Five Striped Palm Squirrel, Indian
Gerbille, Indian Flying Fox and many other animals making the visit worthful
and exciting for the adventurous tourists. Saw Scaled Viper, Common Indian
Krait, Spectacled Cobra, Indian Star Tortoise, Indian Chamaeleon, Fan
Throated Lizard, Flap Shell Turtle, Indian Bush Rat, Russel's Viper, Common
Wolf Snake, Common Monitor Lizard, Buff Striped Keelback are some of the
reptiles which makes a thrilling experience.
Avifauna
Several birds can be seen fishing, breeding and nesting. Paradise
Flycatchers, Black headed Cuckoo Shrike, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Black Ibis,
Gray Drongo, Pied Woodpeckers, Coppersmiths, Indian Rollers, Crested Swifts,
Peafowl, Peacocks, Parrots, Raptors, Fish Owls, Black Vultures, Shaheen
Falcons, Flamingo, Crested Serpent Eagles, Painted Sandgrouse, Honey
Buzzard, Redheaded Merlin, Rock Bush Quail, Gray Partridge, Painted Storks
Bonelli's Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, White Necked Storks, Painted
Sandgrouse, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Spotted dove, Spotted Owlet, Flamingo
etc. makes this sanctuary an ideal destination for the bird watchers.
Major Attractions
Dhangadhra Wildlife Sanctuary
It lies near Rann of Kutch and houses endangered Asiatic Wild Ass. Nilgai,
Blackbuck, Chinkara , Desert Cat, Desert Fox and Indian Wolf which are
extremely rare can be seen here.
Tulsishyam
It
is a pilgrimage place and known for the hot springs.
Kamleshwar Dam / Lake
Marsh crocodiles are found here.
Deva Danga, Rileys, Bawal Chowk, Kankai, Chodardi also attract tourists and
must be seen while visiting the wildlife sanctuary.
