Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar
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Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar is a grassland wildlife sanctuary in western India renowned for its large population of blackbuck antelopes and rich birdlife, including endangered species.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
national park
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protected area → wildlife sanctuary → |
| accessBy |
nearest airport Bhavnagar
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nearest major airport Ahmedabad → road → |
| area |
approximately 34 square kilometres
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| bestVisitingSeason |
winter
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| climate |
semi-arid
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| conservationFocus |
blackbuck population protection
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grassland ecosystem conservation → |
| country |
India
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| distanceFromAhmedabad |
about 150 kilometres
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| distanceFromBhavnagar |
about 72 kilometres
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| ecosystemType |
tropical grassland
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| established |
1976
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| governingBody |
Forest Department, Government of Gujarat
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| habitatType |
coastal plain
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mudflat → savanna grassland → wetland → |
| IBAStatusBy |
BirdLife International
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| importantBirdSpecies |
Indian wolf habitat-associated raptors
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harrier species → lesser florican → |
| IUCNCategory |
II
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| locatedIn |
Bhavnagar district
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Gujarat → |
| mainMammalSpecies |
Indian wolf
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blackbuck → golden jackal → nilgai → striped hyena → |
| namedAfter |
blackbuck antelope
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| nearestCity |
Bhavnagar
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| nearestTown |
Velavadar
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| notableFor |
endangered bird species
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large population of blackbuck → rich birdlife → |
| originalLandUse |
former princely state grassland
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| primaryVegetation |
grassland
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| recognizedAs |
Important Bird Area
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| region |
western India
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| seasonalFeature |
monsoon wetlands
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| state |
Gujarat
NERFINISHED
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| tourismActivity |
birdwatching
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wildlife viewing → |
| tourismRegulation |
controlled entry with permits
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Gujarat
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hasProtectedArea |