Keoladeo National Park is a man-made wetland and former duck hunting ground located in India that was established in 1982. It is home to 366 bird species and 379 floral species across its 2,873 hectares. The wetland was created over 250 years ago but was used as a duck hunting ground until 1972, when it became a protected area. It features diverse habitats including wetlands, grasslands, woodlands and uplands and contains microhabitats like trees, mounds and open water. The park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its significant biodiversity.

1. KEOLADEO NATIONAL
PARK
David Gonzalez
Robin Hecker
Abigail Hidy

2. Established
March
10, 1982
Man-made
and man-
managed
wetland
2,873
hectare
Special
cultural or
physical
significance.
Bird
Sanctuary
UNESCO
World
heritage
site
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3. WETLAND OF KEOLADEO
• One third of the Keoladeo National Park habitat is wetland.
• Diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species
• 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian
species,7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates

4. HISTORY
Wetland sanctuary was created 250 years ago, but as
duck hunting grounds till 1972
Property of the State of Rajasthan of the Indian
Union.
grazing was banned in the park, leading to violent
clashes between local farmers and the government.

5. GEOGRAPHY
• Wetland systems have an array of microhabitats
having trees, mounds, dykes and open water.
• Uplands have grasslands of tall species of grass
together with scattered trees and shrubs present in
varying density.
• Woodlands with thickets of huge Kadam trees.
The Wetland is a part of the Indo-Gangetic Great
Plains.

6. FLORA
Dominating vegetation
– Kadam ( Mitragyna parvifolia)
– Jamun (Syzygium cumini)
– Babul (Acacia nilotica)
– Kair (Capparis decidua)
– Piloo (Salvadora oleoides)

7. FAUNA
Macro invertebrates such as worms, insects and mollusks, are more
abundant in variety and numbers than any other group of organisms.
Mammals include Blue bull, porcupine, jackals and jungle cats. Also
home to the Indian mongoose.

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RESOURCES
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• Reuse containers and products
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9. OUR FINANCIAL GROWTH IS STABLE AND RISING
Just like the environment we have helped to protect.
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