write the short note on wild life sanctuaries
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A sanctuary is a protected place or area with Natural environment having optimum conditions and protection for wild animals. Shooting and hunting are prohibited in a sanctuary. But the degree of protection is lower than a national park. Manipulation up to an extent is allowed with permission of competent authority which does not harm wild life.
India has over 441 animal sanctuaries, referred to as wildlife sanctuaries (under IUCN category IV protected area).
Among these are 28 Tiger Reserves which are governed by Project Tiger and are of special significance in the conservation of tiger. Many national parks were initially Wild Life sanctuaries.
Many national parks were initially Wild Life sanctuaries. A sanctuary is a protected place or area with Natural environment having optimum conditions and protection for wild animals. Shooting and hunting are prohibited in a sanctuary. ... The main purpose is to provide protection to wild and indigenous animals.