Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location within Maharashtra
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
Interactive map of Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationMaharashtra, India
Nearest cityPune
Coordinates19°07′55″N 73°33′14″E / 19.132°N 73.554°E / 19.132; 73.554
Area131 km2 (51 mi2)
Established1984

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary was created in the Ambegaon and Khed talukas of Pune District, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra in order mainly to protect the habitat of the Indian Giant Squirrel.

It spreads through 3 districts of Maharashtra; Pune District, Raigad District and Thane District.

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