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Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the Bhandara and Gondia districts of Maharashtra state in India. It harbours many fish species, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four amphibian species. The sanctuary is known for its rich biodiversity, supporting a variety of aquatic and terrestrial species

This national park’s invertebrate fauna includes a number of butterflies and other insect species. Large wild mammals present include the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian muntjac, Indian spotted chevrotain and dhole. It receives nearly 30,000 tourists annually.

The name Nagzira is said to originate from the Sanskrit word 'nag' meaning elephant.

Historically, the Gond kings controlled the forests in the vicinity of Bhandara.[citation needed]

In 1970, it was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary. In 2012, the government announced plans to merge this sanctuary with another national park and made it part of Project Tiger.

The Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is a well-preserved "green oasis" in the easternmost part of the Maharashtra State and has a significant level of biodiversity[citation needed] The sanctuary is surrounded by plants and serves as a living outdoor museum to explore nature.

It is an important conservation unit in Central India in general and Vidarbha in particular. It provides air purification for the adjoining human settlements and helps in maintaining environmental balance.

Nagzira National Park is the home of many endangered species. The vertebrate fauna includes, besides a number of fishes, about 34 species of mammals, about 166 species of birds including migratory land and water birds, about 36 species of reptiles and about 4 species of amphibia. This sanctuary is notable for its wealth of birds and is indeed a bird watcher's paradise.

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