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Spread
over an area of 150.62 Sq. Km. lying between 85°05'15" and
85°05'30" E longitudes and 24°12' and 24°37' N latitudes and
bordering the forests of Gaya District of Bihar, this wildlife
sanctuary comprises hilly range of dry deciduous forests,
traversed by plenty of rivulets. Besides shrubs and grasses, the
important tree species here are Sal, Asan, Panjan, Kendu, Salai,
Mahua, Piar, Sidha, Amla, Jamun, Bauhinia, Khair, Palas, Ber
etc. The wild fauna includes Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambhar,
Cheetal, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Giant Squirrel,
Jackal, Fox, Hyaena, Langur, Porcupine etc. besides a variety of
bird and reptile species.
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