Wildlife

Purna Wildlife Sanctuary was established in July 1990 and covers an area of 160 square kilometers. The Purna River, which runs through the sanctuary, gives it its name. Purna, managed by the North Dangs Forest Division, is one of Gujarat's last remaining patches of moist deciduous forest, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Purna, along with Vansda National Park, is South Gujarat's only Protected Area for conserving diverse biological resources. About Purna Wildlife Sanctuary The sanctuary's 160.84 square kilometers are spread across undulating terrain with rolling hills, plateaus, and small valleys of the Western Ghats' western and northern limits. The area is drained by the lovely Purna River, which gives the sanctuary its name. Other rivers and rivulets can also be found...