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Banni is one of India’s most distinctive semi-arid grassland landscapes. Located in the Kachchh district of Gujarat, this broad seasonal plain supports native…
Gujarat’s dry landscapes support a remarkable range of wildlife. Beyond famous large mammals such as the Asiatic lion, the state’s thorn scrub, grasslands,…
Gujarat’s forests contribute to climate regulation by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing carbon in trees, shrubs, roots, deadwood, leaf…
A fallen branch, standing snag, or decaying tree trunk may look like forest waste, yet each can support a miniature ecosystem. Deadwood stores moisture,…
Gujarat’s forests are closely connected with rivers, seasonal streams, wetlands, estuaries, and coastal landscapes. These transition zones support wildlife,…
Across Gujarat’s dry forests, few seasonal displays are as striking as the orange-red crowns of Butea monosperma. Commonly known as flame-of-the-forest, this…
Wildlife health checkups in Gujarat combine veterinary science, field observation, disease surveillance, and habitat management. The work supports animals…
Gujarat’s common leopard occupies a wider range of habitats than the state’s famous Asiatic lion. It can survive in dry deciduous woodland, thorn scrub, rocky…
The Indian striped hyena, scientifically known as Hyaena hyaena, is one of Gujarat’s most overlooked carnivores. Its sloping back, dark facial markings, and…
Gujarat’s forests are often described through their famous landscapes and large animals, from the Asiatic lion habitats of Saurashtra to the wetlands, thorn…