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What is a Wildlife Sanctuary? Explain its importance.

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A wildlife sanctuary is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected from any sort of disturbance. The capturing, killing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited in these regions.

Importance of Wildlife Sanctuaries:
  1. The wildlife sanctuaries are established to protect the endangered species.
  2. Protect animals in their natural environment.
  3. A few sanctuaries take in injured and abandoned animals and rehabilitate them to health before releasing them in the forest.

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