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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Bird sanctuary in Karnataka}}<br />
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{{Infobox Protected area<br />
| name = Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary<br />
| iucn_category = IV<br />
| image = Ramadevarabetta.jpg<br />
| image_caption = Birds eye view of Ramdevara Temple, located inside the sanctuary<br />
| image_alt = Birds eye view of Ramdevara Temple, located inside the sanctuary<br />
| location = [[Ramanagara district]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]<br />
| area = {{convert|3.4641|sqkm|1|abbr=on}}<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|12.7531984|N|77.3013674|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}<br />
| map = India Karnataka#India<br />
| relief = yes<br />
| mapframe = Yes<br />
| established = 2012<br />
| visitation_num = <br />
| visitation_year = <br />
| governing_body = Department of forests, [[Government of Karnataka]]<br />
}}<br />
'''Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary''' is a [[bird sanctuary]] in [[Karnataka]] India, aimed for the protection of vultures. Established in 2012, it is the first Vulture Sanctuary in India. Of the nine vulture species found in India, three species, [[Indian vulture|long-billed]], [[Egyptian vulture|Egyptian]] and [[White-backed vulture|white-backed]] vultures are found here. In 2018, Indian government tagged an area of 1.30 meters to 1.80&nbsp;km from the boundary of the sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). The total area of the eco-sensitive zone is {{convert|7.08|sqkm|1|abbr=on}}.<br />
[[File:Indian vulture (Gyps indicus) Photograph by Shantanu Kuveskar.jpg|thumb|Indian vulture, an endangered vulture species found in the sanctuary]]<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Vulture|Vultures]] have long been found in the hills of Ramanagara. Environmentalists and bird watchers started campaigning for the area to be declared a sanctuary as the number of vultures has dropped alarmingly.<ref name="ramanagara">{{cite web |title=Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary {{!}} RAMANAGARA DISTRICT {{!}} India |url=https://ramanagara.nic.in/en/tourist-place/vulture-sanctuary/}}</ref> As a result, Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary was officially established in 2012.<ref name="ramanagara"/> It is the first and only Vulture Sanctuary in India.<ref name="deccan">{{cite web |title=Ramadevara Betta fails long-billed vultures |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/ramadevara-betta-fails-long-billed-vultures-759846.html |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |date=7 September 2019}}</ref><br />
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==Description==<br />
Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary is a [[bird sanctuary]] located in [[Ramanagara]], [[Ramanagara district]], Karnataka, India. It is located within the area of proposed Sholay theme park.<ref name="ramanagara"/> The sanctuary covers an area of {{convert|3.4641|sqkm|1|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ramanagara"/><br />
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==Flora and fauna==<br />
[[File:Egyptian Vulture (18208369344).jpg|thumb|Egyptian Vulture]]<br />
Of the nine vulture species found in India, three species, [[Indian vulture|long-billed]], [[Egyptian vulture|Egyptian]] and [[White-backed vulture|white-backed]] vultures are found in Ramanagara.<ref name="ramanagara"/> As of 2020, the Ramadevarabetta sanctuary has only five [[Long-billed vulture|long-billed vultures]] and 25 [[Egyptian vulture|Egyptian vultures]].<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news |last1=Menon |first1=Anasuya |title=Waiting for the vulture |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/shashikumar-b-is-a-self-styled-vulture-specialist-who-helps-spread-awareness-on-the-need-to-conserve-vulture-species/article33439790.ece |work=The Hindu |date=28 December 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref> The Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity and is home to many [[butterfly]] species, [[Bee|bees]], [[Bird|birds]], [[Bat|bats]], [[Spider|spiders]] and [[Snake|snakes.]]<ref name="Hindu"/><br />
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==Threats and precautionary measures==<br />
The increase in the number of vultures around Ramadevarabetta was due to the increased availability of silk pupae and poultry waste in the surrounding areas.<ref name="deccan"/> Studies indicate that the number of Indian vulture (Long-billed) has decreased by 97 percent and the number of Egyptian vulture by 99 percent.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vultures in Karnataka are disappearing, govt announces new breeding centre |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vultures-karnataka-are-disappearing-govt-announces-new-breeding-centre-119665 |work=The News Minute |date=6 March 2020 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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The veterinary use of [[diclofenac]] has been banned in [[veterinary medicine]] as it poses a threat to birds such as vultures that feed on animal carcasses.<ref name="Whatshot">{{cite web |title=Go Bird Watching At India’s Only Vulture Sanctuary, Just 1 Hour Away From Bangalore |url=https://www.whatshot.in/bangalore/go-bird-watching-at-indias-only-vulture-sanctuary-just-1-hour-away-from-bangalore-c-24338 |website=Whatshot |language=en-IN}}</ref> Given the alarming decline in the number of vultures since the 1990s, the Forest Department and other conservation organizations have made significant efforts to protect the existing population and allow it to thrive.<ref name="Whatshot"/> As the number of vultures is declining, the Forest Department has started a Vulture Breeding Center at Ramadevarabetta.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jan 18 |first1=Rohith BR / TNN / Updated |title=Karnataka's Ramanagara to host south India's second vulture breeding centre {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/ramanagara-to-host-south-indias-second-vulture-breeding-centre/articleshow/73349573.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><br />
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In 2018, to protect from rapid industrialization and mining, Indian government tagged an area of 1.30 meters to 1.80&nbsp;km from the boundary of the sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ).<ref name="Indian Express">{{cite news |title=Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary is now an eco-sensitive zone |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/oct/04/ramadevarabetta-vulture-sanctuary-is-now-an-eco-sensitive-zone-1666563.html |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Consisting area from six villages (Harisandra, Madapura, Kethohalli, Basavanapura, Vaderahalli<br />
and Hallimala) and one hamlet, the total area of the eco-sensitive zone is {{convert|7.08|sqkm|1|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Indian Express"/><br />
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Recent research has also revealed that crowds of people visiting the Ramdevara Temple inside the sanctuary, as well as by climbers and bikers, are causing disturbance to the breeding of raptors.<ref name="Indian Express"/><br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Bird sanctuaries of Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats]]<br />
[[Category:Protected areas of Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:2012 establishments in Karnataka]]<br />
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