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{{Infobox protected area<br />
| name = Pania Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
| iucn_category = IV<br />
| image = <br />
| map = India Gujarat#India<br />
| relief = 1<br />
| mapframe = Yes<br />
| mapframe-zoom = 9<br />
| location = [[Amreli District]], [[Gujarat]], India<br />
| nearest_city = <br />
| coordinates = {{Coord|21.250|N|70.825|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| area_km2 = <br />
| established = June 1989<br />
| governing_body = [[Gujarat Forest Department]]<br />
| website = [https://www.gujarattourism.com/saurashtra/amreli/pania-wildlife-sanctuary.html Official Website]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Pania Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a protected area located in the [[Amreli District]] of [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. Situated within the broader [[Gir Forest National Park|Gir forest]] ecosystem, it plays a crucial role in conserving the biodiversity of the region, including the endangered [[Asiatic lion]] (''Panthera leo persica'').<ref>{{Cite news |title=Top wildlife safaris in Gujarat that are a must-try |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/top-wildlife-safaris-in-gujarat-that-are-a-must-try/articleshow/107634217.cms |access-date=2024-03-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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==Overview==<br />
Established to safeguard the diverse flora and fauna native to Gujarat's dry deciduous forests, Pania Wildlife Sanctuary acts as both a buffer and a wildlife corridor, enabling the free movement of species within the [[Gir forest]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='Nearly 200 Asiatic lions died in and around Gir in 2016 & 2017' |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/-nearly-200-asiatic-lions-died-in-and-around-gir-in-2016-2017--59827 |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=www.downtoearth.org.in |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Flora and Fauna==<br />
The sanctuary hosts an array of species, including the Asiatic lion, [[Indian leopard|leopards]], [[Striped hyena|hyenas]], as well as several deer and antelope species. It is also a haven for bird watchers, offering sightings of numerous bird species endemic to the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pania Wildlife Sanctuary - History & Best Time to Visit |url=https://www.gujaratexpert.com/pania-wildlife-sanctuary/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=WSON |date=2021-01-05 |title=Pania Wildlife Sanctuary: is home to the Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) |url=https://wildstreakofnature.com/pania-wildlife-sanctuary-is-home-to-the-chinkara-indian-gazelle/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=wildstreak of nature |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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==Conservation Efforts==<br />
Managed by the Forest Department of Gujarat, the sanctuary is the focus of various conservation initiatives aimed at preserving its unique ecosystem. These include measures to combat poaching, habitat restoration projects, and programs designed to foster harmony between the local human populations and wildlife.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pania Wild Life Sanctuary – Forests Gujarat ORG |url=https://gujaratforest.org/wildlife-pania1.htm |access-date=2024-03-12 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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==Tourism==<br />
Beyond its conservation value, Pania Wildlife Sanctuary offers eco-tourism experiences that allow visitors to immerse themselves in its natural beauty and observe its wildlife in their natural habitat, thus promoting conservation awareness and supporting the local economy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pania Wildlife Sanctuary {{!}} Wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat |url=https://www.gujaratorbit.com/wildlife-sancturies-in-gujarat/pania-wildlife-sanctuary/pania-wildlife-sanctuary.html |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=www.gujaratorbit.com}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Gir Forest National Park]]<br />
* [[Wildlife of India]]<br />
* [[Conservation in India]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.gujaratforest.gov.in Official website of the Gujarat Forest Department]<br />
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