10 Questions
Where is Gir National Park located?
Gir National Park is located near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India.
When was Gir National Park established?
Gir National Park was established in 1965.
What is the total area of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary?
The total area of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is 1,410.30 km2 (544.52 sq mi).
When is Gir National Park closed every year?
Gir National Park is closed from 16 June to 15 October every year, throughout the monsoon season.
How many Asiatic lions were left in the Gir Forest at the end of the 19th century?
At the end of the 19th century, only about a dozen Asiatic lions were left in the Gir Forest.
What is the main source of wildlife law in Belize?
The Wildlife Protection Act
How many species of mammals are found in Belize?
More than 150 species
Which ministry oversees the Forest Department in Belize?
Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development
What is the main goal of the Wildlife Protection Act in Belize?
To rescue the over one hundred globally threatened species from local extinction
Which major species is threatened by the wildlife trade in Belize?
Parrots
Study Notes
Gir National Park
- Located in India
- Established in 1965
- Total area of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is approximately 1,412 km²
- Closed every year from June 16 to October 15
Asiatic Lions
- Only 12 Asiatic lions were left in the Gir Forest at the end of the 19th century
Wildlife Conservation in Belize
- Main source of wildlife law in Belize is not specified (but a question about it was asked)
- 145 species of mammals are found in Belize
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, and Sustainable Development oversees the Forest Department in Belize
- Main goal of the Wildlife Protection Act in Belize is not specified (but a question about it was asked)
- The main species threatened by the wildlife trade in Belize is the jaguar
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