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Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary

Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary Yamuna Nagar is a protected wildlife reserve located in the eastern part of Yamunanagar district in the Indian state of Haryana. Covering an area of 11,000 acres, it is situated in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The sanctuary derives its name from the Kalesar forest, which is a part of the reserve.

The Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many species of animals, including leopards, sambar deer, barking deer, hyenas, jackals, Indian porcupines, Indian pangolins, and langurs. The sanctuary is also home to several species of birds, such as the red junglefowl, grey partridge, Indian peafowl, and white-throated kingfisher.