Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary
Facts and practical information
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Jharkhand, India, about 55 miles north of Ranchi. It was established in 1955. Nestling in low hilly terrain, at an average altitude of 615 metres, it has an area of 184 km2 and is home to sambar, nilgai, chital, peafowl, sloth bears, black bears, hyenas and pigeons. ()
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Sambar deer
The sambar is a large deer species native to the Indian subcontinent, South China, and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it has been listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to hunting, insurgency, and habitat destruction.
Mammals
Wild Boar, Pig, Hog
Wild boars, also known as wild swine or wild pigs, are fascinating creatures found across many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Due to human activities, they have spread extensively, making them one of the most adaptable...
Mammals
Spotted Deer, Chital, Axis
The chital, also known as the spotted deer or axis deer, is a striking species native to the Indian subcontinent. German naturalist Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben first described it in 1777. These deer are moderate in size, with males standing about 90 cm tall at...
Mammals
Bison
Bison are large, hoofed mammals that belong to the genus Bison within the subfamily Bovinae. There are two extant species of bison and six that are extinct. Bison have existed since the Early Pleistocene epoch, with ancient species like Bison palaeosinensis and Bison...
Mammals
Nilgai
The nilgai, often referred to as the blue bull, is the largest antelope in Asia and roams the northern Indian subcontinent. Described first by German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas in 1766, it is the sole member of the genus Boselaphus.
Mammals
Jharkhand