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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Protected area in the Morbi district of Gujarat, India}}{{Infobox protected area<br />
| name = Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
| iucn_category = IV<br />
| map = India Gujarat#India<br />
| map_caption = Location in [[Morbi district]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]<br />
| relief = 1<br />
| mapframe = Yes<br />
| mapframe-zoom = 9<br />
| location = [[Morbi district]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]<br />
| nearest_city = [[Morbi]]<br />
| area = 15 km²<br />
| established = November 1988<br />
| governing_body = Gujarat Forest Department<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a protected area located in the [[Morbi district]] of [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. Established in November 1988, the sanctuary spans approximately 15 square kilometres and is managed by the Gujarat Forest Department.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-02-22 |title=Government proposes 4.45km ESZ around Rampara sanctuary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/govt-proposes-4-45km-esz-around-rampara-sanctuary/articleshow/57278025.cms |access-date=2024-04-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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== Biodiversity ==<br />
The sanctuary is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna despite the arid landscape of the region. It is home to over 280 plant species, providing habitat for various wildlife.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeshGujarat |date=2012-04-29 |title=A silent project at Rampara bringing more success |url=https://deshgujarat.com/2012/04/29/a-silent-project-at-rampara-bringing-more-success/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=DeshGujarat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trip Planner |url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/tripplanner/details/213 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.gujarattourism.com}}</ref><br />
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=== Flora ===<br />
The sanctuary features a mix of shrubs and grasses, supporting a rich vegetation cover.<br />
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=== Fauna ===<br />
The sanctuary harbors more than 20 mammal species, including the [[Indian gazelle]], [[jackal]], [[wolf]], [[fox]], [[Nilgai]], and [[hyena]]. It is also a haven for birdwatchers, with over 130 avian species such as the [[Indian roller]], [[crested serpent eagle]], and [[grey francolin]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary {{!}} Incredible India |url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/rajkot/rampara-wildlife-sanctuary.html |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.incredibleindia.org}}</ref><br />
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== Landscape ==<br />
The sanctuary's terrain comprises flat plains in the central region and hillocks along the boundary, offering scenic landscapes and vantage points for observation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=rajeshkumar |date=2021-12-29 |title=Wildlife Sancturies in Gujarat-Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://www.holidaylandmark.com/blog/wildlife-sancturies-in-gujarat-rampara-wildlife-sanctuary/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=Holiday Landmark Blog |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Conservation ==<br />
The Gujarat Forest Department oversees the conservation efforts within the sanctuary to protect its rich biodiversity.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-02-24 |title=Gujarat soughts Centre's nod for Rs 150-crore lion conservation plan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/gujarat-soughts-centres-nod-for-rs-150-crore-lion-conservation-plan/articleshow/46349558.cms |access-date=2024-04-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://forests.gujarat.gov.in/wildlife-sanctuary.htm Gujarat Forest Department - Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary]<br />
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[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat|*]]<br />
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