TNPSC Thervupettagam

Askot Wildlife Sanctuary - Eco-Sensitive Zone

December 18 , 2021 1073 days 1546 0
  • The area around the boundary of Askot Wildlife Sanctuary in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand has been declared as the Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone.
  • The notified area extends from 0 to 22 km around the Askot Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary was established to protect the endangered flagship species Musk Deer and its habitat.
  • The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Musk Deer Park.

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