Nagzira

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)

Tiger sighted in Nagzira
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Location Maharashtra, India
Governing body Ministry of Environment and Forests

Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is located in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra at . This sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians.[1] The invertebrate fauna includes, besides a number of insects and ant species. Wild animals found here are the tiger, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog. There are also ten tigers, panthers and one elephant.[1] The nearest airport is Nagpur (~120 km). Close by rail stations are Nagpur (~120 km), Gondia (~45 km) and Bhandara (~75 km).

Nearby attraction includes Navegaon National Park (50 km), Itiadoh Dam (65 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (60 km) and Pratapgad (70 km)[2]

  1. ^ a b "Nagzira". Maharashtratourism. http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Sanctuaries/Sanctuaries.aspx?strpage=NagziraSanctuaries.html. Retrieved Feb 01, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Nagzira". Maharashtratourism. http://www.maharashtratourism.net/sanctuaries/nagzira.html. Retrieved Feb 01, 2011.