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Bannerghatta National Park

Context

South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP).

About:

  • It is a national park in India, located near Bangalore, Karnataka. It was founded in 1970 and declared as a national park in 1974.
  • In 2002, a small portion of the park became a zoological garden, the Bannerghatta Biological Park.
  • The park has a hilly terrain of granite sheets under moist deciduous forest valleys and scrubland on higher areas.
  • Flora: Include Narcissus latifolia, Schleichera oleosa, Sandalwood, Neem, Tamarind, Bamboo, Eucalyptus etc.
  • Fauna: Prime habitat for several species, including the endangered Asian Elephant, Indian gaur, Tiger, Sambar deer, Spotted deer, Leopard, Wild dog, Wild pig, Sloth bear, Common mongoose, Pangolin, Slender loris, Black-naped hare, etc.
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