Wildlife Sanctuary

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A wildlife sanctuary is a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the conservation and protection of wildlife species, their habitats and ecosystems. The main purpose of a wildlife sanctuary is to provide a safe haven for wildlife, where they can live and reproduce without interference from human activities.

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  • Wahid Bhat

    Wahid Bhat is an environmental journalist with a passion for covering climate change and environmental issues. He holds a degree in English Journalism (EJ) from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and has received Media Fellow for NFI India (National Foundation for India) and Thomson Reuters Foundation. Wahid's reporting has been published in a range of respected outlets including Earth Journalism, Global Village Space, The Quint, Youth Ki Awaaz, and Devdiscourse Wahidb@groundreport.in

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