Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
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.
| Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location within Maharashtra | |
| Location | Maharashtra, India |
| Nearest city | Pune |
| Coordinates | 19.132°N 73.554°E |
| Area | 131 km2 (51 sq mi) |
| Established | 1984 |
It spreads through 3 district of Maharashtra that is Pune District , Raigad District & Thane District.
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