The entire area of which of the following sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belongs to thirteen...........

Punjab Geography and Environment

The entire area of which of the following sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belongs to thirteen Bishnoi villages, which on its own has joined hands to protect the state animal Black Buck ?

Harike Wildlife Sanctuary

Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary

Bir Aishwan

Bir Bhadson

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Explanation:

The State of Punjab is proud to have one of the largest population of Black Bucks in Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary with approximately 3500 in number roaming freely in the wild.
The sanctuary spreads over an area of 186.5 Sq. Kms. in Ferozepur District. The entire area of the sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi Villages. Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is an unique success story of Wildlife Conservation where Bishnoi community on its own has joined hands to protect the State Animal, Black Buck which is considered sacred by them. Blue Bull is another mammal protected religiously. The population of Black Buck has risen beyond 3000 which is the largest free ranging group surviving in Punjab plains. Watching the herds of this beautiful antelope in the wild is a feast to the eyes. Black buck, Blue Bull, Wild boar are in abundance in this sanctuary.