Bannerghatta National Park (BNP)

Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) was declared in 1974.
It is situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka and borders with Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in the South and with Javalagiri Reserved Forests in the Tamil Nadu State on its South-Eastern boundaries.
There are 4 ranges in the national park, namely, Anekal, Bannerghatta, Harohalli and Kodihalli wildlife ranges.
Bannerghatta’s Sloth Bear Rescue Centre completes 18 years.

Sloth Bear

A Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is an omnivorous mammal that can live up to 40 years.
Sloth bears are the only bears to routinely carry their young on their backs and are native to India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Conservation Status
- IUCN - Vulnerable
- CITES - Appendix I,

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 - Schedule I (Highest Protection)

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