The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot is renowned for housing an entire troop of mammoth antelopes, regarded as the Indian Blue Bulls, popularly addressed by the name 'Nilgai', which is its rough translation in the regional dialect. These mesmerizing creatures truly reflect the artistic grace and vivid adeptness with which the Almighty has created us all. The males belonging to this species are emblazoned in a pitch black complexion that distinctly demarcates them from their female counter-parts. Regarded as 'Boselaphus tragocamelus' in scientific terms, the Nilgai is indeed a spectacle to witness and will leave you spellbound at the hands of its ecstatic splendor.
Special Attractions:-
- Plants belonging to more than 280 species can be witnessed at Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Rajkot.
- More than 130 species of birds can be viewed.
- Reptiles are also found in Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary located in Rajkot and in 20 different species.
- The mammals also dominate here and they belong to 20 taxonomic categories.
Last Updated on : 30 September 2011