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- Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, North-East Of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, India
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Along with plant biodiversity Sukhna WLS harbors a wide range of faunal biodiversity.
The main herbivores of this sanctuary are Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Chital (Axis axis), Wild boar (Suscrofacristratus), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Hare (Caprolagushispidus), Rhesus macaque, Hanuman Langur, Fire-striped Palm Squirrel, Pangolin (ant eater), etc. Among carnivores Leopard (Panthera pardus) is the only large cat found in the sanctuary. However, Jackal, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Porcupine, Common-Mongoose, Common rat, Squirrel etc. are also present.
| Sukhna Wildlife Current Study Shows | |
| Animal | Population Approx |
| Neel Gai | 40 – 50 |
| Sambar | 200 – 250 |
| Chital | 100 |
| Wild Boars | 200 – 250 |
Sukhna wildlife sanctuary is located in the Shivalik foothills of Chandigarh city near Sukhna lake and is spread over an area of 2600 hectares. The Shivalik region along with the adjoining plains have come under heavy thrust of human pressure due to commercial, industrial and economic activities.
