Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha will host the second edition of the two day Indian Bison Fest. The event highlights the biodiversity of the sanctuary and the presence of gaur populations.

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary:

Dimension	Key Details
Location	Situated in Bargarh district of Odisha near Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River.
Associated Dam	Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River provides the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world.
Historical Association	Barapathara within the sanctuary served as a base of freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai during his rebellion against the British.
Vegetation Type	Comprises mixed deciduous forests and dry deciduous forests.
Major Flora	Tree species include Sal, Asana, Bija, Aanla and Dhaura.
Major Fauna	Wildlife includes Indian leopard, sloth bear, chousingha, sambar deer, gaur, wild boar and Indian wild dog.
Migratory Bird Habitat	Serves as a wintering ground for migratory birds including crested serpent eagle, flower peckers, red vented bulbul, tree pie, drongo and white eye oriental.