Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary

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Context

Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh is a new area where photographic evidence of tigers has been recorded for the first time, said the latest report on tiger census in the country, released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

About the Wildlife Sanctuary

Description

Located in Shravasti, Balrampur and Gonda districts of Uttar Pradesh, Suhelwa was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1988.
Occupies an area of 452 sq km.
Sohelwa Wild Life Division is situated on the Indo-Nepal International Border.
It is full of natural resources.
The name was taken from the name of King Soheldeo.
Adjacent to the Sanctuary area there are Shivalik Ranges of Himalayas.

Cultural Aspect

The visitors may visit to Shrawasti.
Shrawasti is famous historical places and known as Baoudh teerath sthal.
Devipatan Mandir is situated in Tulsipur. This mandir is a Sidhpeeth of Maa durga.

Climate

Climate conditions of the sanctuary are in between the climate of Gangetic plains and tarai area.

Fauna

Different types of mammals are found here viz. Leopard, Bear, Wolf, Hyena, Jackal, Wild Boar, Sambhar, Spotted Deer, Neelgaya, Barking Deer along with Monkeys of different types.
In birds little Grebe, Indian Cormorant, Little Cormorant, Darter, Indian Pond Heron, Cattle-egret, Great-egret, Little-egret, Common Teal, Spot-Billed Duck, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Greater Spotted Eagle, Long-Billed Vulture, White Rumped Vulture, Grey Francolin, Sarus Crane, Water Cock, Common Moorhen, Purple Moorhen, Pheasant-Tailed Jacana, Bronze-Winged Jacana.
In migratory birds Painted Star, Asian Openbill, Black-headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Grey leg goose, Bar-Headed Goose etc.

Flora

In this Wild Life Sanctuary, the main tree species are Sal, Asna, Khair, Teak etc.
The Sanctuary area is very rich in medicinal plants.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements with reference to Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary is/are correct?

a. It covers three districts of Uttar Pradesh.

b. Tigers have been recorded here for the first time.

c. It is situated on the Indo-Bhutan border.

Correct Answer: 1