2. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
shankar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area situated in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India. The sanctuary is spread over an area of 398.5 square kilometres (153.3 sq mi). It is a home to many threatened and endangered species of flora and fauna.
The sanctuary is named after the Bhimashankar Temple, located within its boundaries. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
The sanctuary is located in the Ahmednagar and Pune districts of Maharashtra. It is spread over an area of 398.5 square kilometres (153.3 sq mi). The altitude of the sanctuary varies from 400 to 1,400 metres (1,300 to 4,600 ft).
The sanctuary is a home to many threatened and endangered species of flora and fauna. These include the Asiatic lion, Indian leopard, sloth bear, striped hyena, chinkara, sambar, barking deer, Malabar giant squirrel, and Indian giant flying squi
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