Hunting Reserve:

 A ‘hunting reserve' is an area where hunting and shooting of wild animals is

not allowed, except under a special permit which specifies the maximum
number of animals or birds that may be killed or captured, the area and
duration for which such permit is valid.
 The objectives of the establishment of a Game Reserve is to protect flora
and fauna for sustainable use.
 The Game Reserves, including location, habitat type and major wildlife
species
 Pakistan has 1,027 species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles, of
which 3.5 per cent are endemic and 5.5 per cent are threatened.
 Unfortunately, Pakistan also has one of the highest rates of deforestation in
the world. Pakistan has rich wildlife but because of illegal hunting it is
destroying.
 There are 96 designated Game Reserves in Pakistan where hunting and
shooting of wild animals is regulated under permits.
Game reserves of punjab:
• Game Reserve is an area where hunting and shooting of wild animals and
birds are allowed under certain conditions. The officially declared Game
Reserves are listed below:
01. Attock (Kala Chitta,Rakh Kheri Murat)
02.Chopalia (Bahawalnagar
03.Rahri Bunglow ( Bahawalpur
04.Chakwal (Kallar Kahar Lake)
05.Bhon Faza( Gujranwala)
06. Daulana (Jhang)
07. Jhelum (Tilla Jogian)
08. Shujabad Canal (Khanewal)
09. Nammal Lake (Mianwali)
10. Khanpur Plantation (Muzaffargarh)
11. Kathar (Rawalpindi)
12. Ucchali lake (Khushab)
13. Loi Bher
14. Abbasia Forest Plantation(Rahim Yar Khan)
15. Kot Sabzal (Rajanpur)
16. Nabi Shah Lake (Sargodha)
17. Bajwat (Sialkot)
18. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan & Bahawalnagar)
19. Diljabba / Domeli ( Jhelum & Chakwal

KALLAR KAHAR LAK

Introduction:
Kallar Kahar is situated 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from the city of Chakwal, in
District Chakwal of province Punjab.t is located about 125 kilometers (78 miles)
from the city of Rawalpindi. Kallar Kahar is famous for Kallar Kahar Lake, Takht-e-
Babri and beautiful species of peacocks.It is also famous for its natural gardens
which are full of colorful flower and plants. . It is a salt water lake.Situated at an
altitude of 1500ft above sea level the lake is spread over an area.The arrival of
more birds from different regions during winter in search of habitat makes this
place even more attractive for tourists.A total of 86 bird species belonging to 16
orders and 36 families were recorded form Kallar Kahar Lake .The most abundant
family was found Of the total bird species, 61.62 % species were resident, 25.58%
winter visitors, 8.13% summer breeding visitors and 4.65 % passage migrants.
Water birds constituted 33.72% of avifauna of the lake

BIRD DIVERSITY OF KALLAR KAHAR LAKE

1. Little grebe
The little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds.

2. Great cormorant
. The great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), known as the great black.
3. little cormorant
.The little cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is a member of the cormorant family of
seabirds. Slightly smaller than the Indian cormorant
4. Night heron
.The night herons are medium-sized herons, 58–65 cm, in the genera Nycticorax,
Nyctanassa, and Gorsachius.
5.Indian-pond heron
.The Indian pond heron or paddybird (Ardeola grayii) is a small heron. It is of
Old World
6. Cattle egret
cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae)
found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. It is a white bird
adorned with buff plumes in the breeding seasonorigins.

7. little egret
The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of small heron in the family
Ardeidae

Mammals of kallar kahar lake

Indian field mouse

The little Indian field mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is also
found in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka..

Mus booduga

The little Indian field mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

Reason of popularity of kallar kahar lake

It is the capital of Kallar Kahar Tehsil and is famous for loquat trees, salt water lake
and peacocks. Kallar Kahar Lake is just 1 KM away from Kallar Kahar

NAMMAL LAKE
 Location:
• District Mianwali is located in the North West of the Punjab province. It
represents the plains of the western part of the salt-ranges near the Sakesar
hill .
• It has eight district boundaries; Attock district in the North, Chakwal in the
North East, Bhakkar in the South, Khushab in the East, Laki Marwat in the
West, Kohat and Karak in the North West and D.I Khan in the South West .
• Area of 5840 square KM. Most of the area is the continuation of Potohar
Pleatue and Salt Range.

Area:
• Rikhi , union councel of district mianwali , Punjab,Pakistan. It was formed
following the construction of Namal Dam in 1913.
• Namal Dam is situated some 32 km from the Mianwali city,and also having
lake in this area that fomoue by the name namal lake, has a surface area of
5.5 km².
• There are mountains on its western and southern sides. On the other two
sides are agricultural area Namal lake water has TDS, Sulphate and Sulfide
in abundance

Climate:
• Climate of the district as a whole is extreme with long hot summer and cold
dry winters.
• June-July is the hottest months with average maximum temperature is 48
oC while December-January are the coldest months with average minimum
temperature 4-5 oC .
• For the district as a whole the rain fall is uncertain. The average rain fall in
the district is 400 mm.
 Fauna of this area:
• Variety of the wild animals are found in different tracts of the area and are
of considerable importance.
• The mountain sheep or Urial affords the best large game in the Kalabagh
range and outlying spurs. The Ravine deer or Chinkara (Indian gazelle)
generally called Hiran, occurs in the arid region of tehsil Essa Khel.
• The Jackal is occasionally seen and constantly heard in all parts of the tract.
The blue rock pigeon is common especially in the Kalabagh hills.
• The grey partridge (tittar) is fairly common everywhere.
Black partridge is found very rarely.

Distribution of wildlife:

• White headed Duck

• Ferruginous Pochard
• Smew
• Greylag Geese
• Goosander
• Red necked Grebe
 KALA CHITA GAME RESERVE

Area:
• Kala Chitta is a famous hilly range in district Attock which is located about
20 km North- West of Islamabad, the capital of the country.
• It is one of the largest hilly ranges in the Pothwar region of the Punjab prov
ince which runs across the northern part of the district and demarcates
Attock from other districts.
• The hill appears to be a wedge with its base resting on the Indus River.
• The hills extend around 20 km in breadth and 77 km in length. These hills
are naturally segmented into two parts.
• The South Western portion is known as “Kala Pathar” (Black Stone) and
Northern side, “Chitta Pathar”

Climate:
• This area is a combination of hills and plains.
• The overall climate of study area is harsh with average minimum
temperature of 17.92°C in January while 41°C average maximum
temperature is observed in June.
• The rainfall pattern of the area is uncertain. The annual average rainfall is
605 mm per annum .
• The soil comprises of soft grey sand-stones and orange to bright- red shale
.
• In the north, there are several lime stone ridges which are coincided with
Kala Chitta hills.
The high ground on the North (near Attock and Lawrencepur) is formed by
ancient rock series known as the Attock slates.
Distribution of animals:
• This area is rich biodiversity centre, this area is also inhabited by a variety of
wild animals.
• The most common animals are Leopard, Ravine Deer or Chinkara (Indian
Gazelle or Hiran), Grey partridge (Tittar), Ordinary Bustard (Kharmohr) etc.
Hills support a more interesting wildlife. Urial and chinckara are spot aids
while wild bores are found in the salt range.
• Wolves, foxes and wild cats are also found. Hare is fairly common while
chakor grey and black partridge are also found in the parts of the district.
• Migratory ducks like teal pintail and mallard and some geese visit during
winter.
 CHOLISTAN

Location:
locally known as Rohi , sprawls 30 km (19 mi) from Bahawalpur, Punjab,
Pakistan and covers an area of 16,000 km2 (6,200 sq mi). It adjoins the Thar
Desert, extending over to Sindh and into India.

Wild life of cholistan

Some of the common creatures of this area are Desert wolf(rare), Native indian
fox, Red fox, Jackal, Little indian civet, Little indian moongoose, Native indian
greyish mongoose, Native indian leave cat, Forest cat, Caracal cat, Chinkara
grazelle, Blackbuck, Nilgai antelope, Houbara bustard, Peregrine falcon, Saker
falcon,Black supported vulture, Native indian cobra, Observe reptile, Saw scaly
viper and Russells viper.The wildlife of Cholistan desert mostly consists of
migratory birds, especially Houbara bustard who migrates to this part during
winters.This species of birds is most famous in the hunting season, even though
they are endangered in Pakistan (vulnerable globally), according to IUCN Red List.
 RASOOL BARRAGE.
Introduction:
• Rasul Barrage is a barrage on the River Jehlum between Jhelum District and
Mandi Bahauddin District of the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is situated
72 km downstream of Mangla Dam.

Biodiversity of Rasool Barrage:

Rasool Barrage Game Reserve is a complex of aquatic and terrestrial habitats;
therefore it accommodates a large variety of birds. There are total 88,327 birds
of 43 waterfowl species belonging to 27 genera from 10 families representing 6
orders were recorded from Rasool Barrage .
It is concluded that Rasool Barrage in its present state has failed to provide
safeguard to wild fauna and there is urgent need to safeguard the over all
biodiversity of Rasool Barrage through management planning of the area.

Dosu forest:
Dosu forest is an important habitat for a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles.
An estimated 276, species of fauna have been recorded in the Park. Among these
are Sindh ibex, Urial, Chinkara, Wold, Striped hyaena and Caracal cat.
 DAROSH GOL RESERVE:
It is located Chitral District in the khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan and
established in 1979.

Danyor nallah
Danyor is a tehsil in Gilgit District in Gilgit-Baltistan and
located at the distance of 9 km from Gilgit City via Nomal Road. It is located on
Karakoram Highway on the opposite side of the Gilgit River, and at the distance of
19 km via Karakorum Highway
Danyor Nallah is one the main tributary of the Hunza River , that generted
through glaciers around Rakaposhi Mountain.