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Flora:-
Under the survey In 1955, more than 400 flora spieces have been
recorded in Gir forest by Samtapau and Raizada. During the
survey of Botany department of M.S.University of Baroda has
recorded the count to 507 during their survey. Gir Forest
National Park is the largest dry deciduous forest in western
India. Mostly half of the forest consists of Teak bearing areas.
The forest is an important biological research area with
considerable scientific, educational, aesthetic and recreational
values. Gir forest consist of nearly 5 million kilograms of
green grass by annual harvesting, which is valued approximately
at Rs. 50 crores (Rs. 500,000,000). The forest provides nearly
15,000 metric tons worth of fuel wood annually.
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Fauna:-
Gir Forest includes 38 species of mammals, around 300 species of
birds, 37 species of reptiles and more than 2000 species of
insects.
Catogaries:
Carnivores
Herbivores
The carnivores mainly consist of Asiatic lions, Leopards, Jungle
cat, Hyenas, Jackals, Mongoose, Civet cats, and Ratels. Desert
cats and Rusty-spotted cats exist but are rarely seen.
In herbivores of Gir Forests are Chital, Nilgai (or Bluebull),
Sambar, Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara and Wild boar. Blackbucks
from the surrounding area are sometimes seen in the sanctuary.
Among the smaller mammals,like Porcupine and Hare are common but
the Pangolin is rare. Snakes are found in the bushes and forest.
Gir forest have 6 recorded species of Vultures, including the
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