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Abohar National Park

Abohar National Park

It was previously a part of the Firozpur District in Punjab. Abohar city is located close to the intersection of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab and is also close to the neighboring country Pakistan. Because of this reason, Abohar has also termed the Trinity of Culture, Civilization, and Ethnicity of Punjab. Abohar is famous for being the largest producer of cotton in the northern part of India. Abohar city was founded in the 12th century by Raja Abheraj Bhatti was named Abohar. The flora in Abohar National Park is classified under the tropical dry mixed deciduous forest. The National Park is also home to several other animals apart from the blackbuck and blue bull. Porcupines, wild boars, and black ducks are also spotted easily in the park. Unlike other wildlife sanctuaries that are located over the public or government land, the Abohar National Park spreads over private land. The Bishnois protect the animals in the national park from the hunters by not allowing them to hunt in the area.

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