Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear

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Product Name
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Sloth Bear
Issue Date
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05 January 2011
Denomination
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50
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Description
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Hampi near Hospet, in Bellary district is a renowned world heritage centre. The unique Sloth Bear sanctuary is situated very close to this heritage site. Situated only 15 kilometers from Hampi, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is the biggest in Asia. It is estimated that about 120 Sloth Bears are living in this sanctuary, apart from Leopards, Hyena, Jackals, Wild Boars, Porcupine, Pangolins, Star Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, Mongoose, Pea Fowls, Partridges, Painted Spur Hen, Quails etc.
The Kannada University campus, is adjacent to the Daroji Bear Sanctuary. It is a research oriented Public University in Hampi. The cancellation depicts Sloth bear.

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Cancellation Date - 12-12-2012

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