What is the difference between a wildlife sanctuary and a biosphere reserve?

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Wildlife Sanctuary Biosphere Reserve

It is an area where wildlife gets protection from being hunted. It is an area meant for protection of wildlife along with traditional life of the tribals living in that area.

Activities such as collection of forests products and harvesting of timber is allowed. Each biosphere reserve has three zones:
(i) Core zone: No human activity is allowed.
(ii) Buffer zone: Limited human activities such as research and education are allowed.
(iii)Transition zone: Activities such as cropping and settlements are allowed.

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Wildlife Sanctuary	Biosphere Reserve
It is an area where wildlife gets protection from being hunted.	It is an area meant for protection of wildlife along with traditional life of the tribals living in that area.
Activities such as collection of forests products and harvesting of timber is allowed.	Each biosphere reserve has three zones: (i) Core zone: No human activity is allowed. (ii) Buffer zone: Limited human activities such as research and education are allowed. (iii)Transition zone: Activities such as cropping and settlements are allowed.