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Central India Wildlife
Alisagar
Deer Park
Alisagar Deer Park is located in Nizamabad district of Andhra
Pradesh. The Nizam constructed the Alisagar reservoir in 1931.
Flanked by natural hillocks and lovely flower gardens, the lake
and its surroundings are rich in scenic beauty. Near the reservoir
is situated the Alisagar Deer Park, which was established in 1985.
The park hosts many deer species. This is a good picnic spot for
tourists.
Coringa Sanctuary
Coringa Sanctuary is located near
Kakinada port in East Godavari District along Bay of Bengal. It is at a
distance of 20-km from Kakinada and 70-km from Rajahmundry by road. It
is renowned for reptiles and the most famous ones are the salt-water
crocodiles. The total area of sanctuary is part of delta of the river
Godavari. It covers a total area of 235.70-sq-km and forms a part of the
Godavari mangroves. It was declared as a sanctuary in July 1978 to
conserve the mangrove vegetation of the estuary.
Flora: Mangroves are a group of salt tolerant plant species,
which occur in the tropical and subtropical initial estuary regions.
Mangroves constitute a dynamic ecosystem with a complex association of
both floral and faunal species of terrestrial and aquatic systems and
the vegetation in this forest is of evergreen type.
Mangroves provide different kind of niches for a variety of animal
populations required. The crowns of trees including trunk, branches,
leaves, flowers and fruits provide niches essentially, to terrestrial
fauna like birds, mammals and insects. The Soil Surface of mangroves
provides niche for mudskippers, crabs and molluscs. The Sanctuary has a
unique distinction of having an 18-km long sand spit in the North
Eastern side, where the species of olive Ridley sea turtle (endangered
species) nests during January-March of every year.
Fauna: The habitat is suitable for the salt-water crocodiles. The
water in the forest supports a variety of animals. One can find animals
like the Fishing Cats, Otters, Jackals, Estuarine Crocodiles, Sea
Turtles and birds like Sea gulls, Pelicans, Storks, Herons, Snipes,
Ducks and Flamingos. The main species of mangrove forest are Rhizophora,
Avincinia, Sonneratia Aegiceros.
Eturnagaram wildlife sanctuary
Andhra Pradesh has splendid wildlife
reserves; one of such is the Eturnagara wildlife sanctuary, which is 55-
km from Warangal. The sanctuary is located near the Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh and Andhra border. It is one of the oldest sanctuaries of Andhra
Pradesh. In the year 1952 on 30th January the erstwhile Hyderabad
Government because of its rich bio-diversity declared it as a sanctuary.
The land is undulating from steep slopes to gentle slopes from west to
east. Three-quarters of the area consist of a plain while the rest is
hilly with many streams and springs. The vegetation here is tropical dry
deciduous with teak and other trees of good quality standing 60ft and
above.
Flora: Dry deciduous teak forest with bamboo, madhuca, terminalia,
pterocarpus.
Fauna: A perennial water source called "Dayyam Vagu", divides the
sanctuary into almost two halves. It is home to Tiger, Leopard, Panther,
Wolf, Wild Dogs, Jackals Sloth Bear, Chousingha, Black Buck, Nilgai,
Sambar, Spotted Deer, Four Horned Antilope, Chinkara, Black Buck Giant
Squirrels and many kinds of birds. Reptiles like Crocodiles (Mugger),
Python, Cobra, Kraite, Star.
Gundla Brahmeswaram Sanctuary
Gundla Brahmeswaram Sanctuary lies
between Kurnool and Prakasam districts, at a distance of 30-km.
It is situated on Gundla Brahmeshwaram plateau running south north of
the Nallamallai hill range, with cuts and broken hill ranges, valleys
and plateau's. A perennial river by name 'Gundlakamma', crosses through
the sanctuary. The sanctuary presents a varied habitat for wild life.
Flora: This sanctuary has mixed deciduous forests of Teak,
Prerocarpuss, Terminalia, Albizzia, Anogeissius, Dalbergia, Boswelia,
Shisham, Andug & Bamboo.
Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Sloth bear, Wild dog, Hyena, Jungle cat,
Langur, Bonnet monkey, Pangolin, Sambar, Nilgai, Chowsinga, Chinkara,
Mouse deer, Monitor lizard, Python and Marsh crocodile are found here.
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is
located in Vishakhapatnam amidst the scenic eastern ghats of India,
flanked by hills on either side and Bay of Bengal on the east. It was
declared open to the public on 19th May 1977. This park spreads over 425
acres of land. It is one of the largest Zoo Parks in Andhra Pradesh. It
has a rich and varied collection of over 80 wild species.
Fauna: The primates comprise various monkeys - the common Langur,
Rhesus monkey, Bonnet Monkey and also include certain other exotic fauna
like Mandrills, Olive Baboons and Sacred Baboons. The zoo houses
carnivores like Panthers, Tigers, Lions, Pumas and Jaguars and Lesser
Wolves, Jackals, Wild dogs, Hyena, Rattle etc. The Hippopotamus is a
special attraction to the zoo. There are also three Indian Crocodile
species in the Crocodile complex. The reptiles like Pythons, Snakes,
Land Tortoises, Terrapins, Water Monitor Lizards, Monitor Lizards etc
can be seen over here too. Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Nilgai,
Barking Deer and Thamin Deer are the collection in Herbivores section.
The bird's section has varied collection from Eastern Ghats, which is a
special attraction in the Zoo. The collection consists of Grey Pelicans,
Rosy Pelicans, Pied Horn bills, Painted Storks, Peacocks, Ducks, other
ground birds and little beautiful lovebirds, and Budgerigars.
Kaundinya
Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary is located 50-km from
Chittoor and 120-km from Bangalore by road. It covers an area of
358-sq-kms.
Flora: The area is covered by southern tropical thorn type of
forests, consisting of flora Albiziaamara, Ficusreligiosa,
Ficustomentosa, Ficus Bengalensis and Bamboo. The flora also consists of
a species, which is a regeneration of 'santalum' album. The habitat of
Kaundinya sanctuary is rugged with high hills and deep valleys. The
Kaigal and Kaundinya are two streams, which flow through the sanctuary.
Fauna: Tourists can find a wide variety of animals like Cheetal,
Four horned Antelope, Sambhar, Mouse Deer, Hare, Porcupine, Wild boar,
Jungle Cat, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Panther, Jungle Fowl, Peafowl's and
Elephants.
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary is located
in Jannaram 50-km from Mancherial, Adilabad district and is 260-kms from
Hyderabad. It was established in 1965 and was originally managed as a
'Game Reserve'.
Flora: It spreads over 893-sq-km with dry deciduous teak forest,
bamboo and miscellaneous species of flora. Because of its rich
biodiversity it was declared as a sanctuary.
Fauna: Animals like Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Muntjac (barking
deer), Indian Bison (Gaur), Sloth Bear, Panther, Tiger and variety of
birds like Peacocks, Patridges, Quails, Vultures, Eagles, Kites, Owls,
Mynas, Pigeons, Tree - pies, Kingfishers are seen in the sanctuary. One
can find reptiles like Python, Crocodile, Star Tortoise, Cobra, Kraite,
and Monitor Lizard.
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
This Wildlife Sanctuary lying on the Right Bank of the Godavari
River forms a part of the Dandakaranya forests in Khammam district. It
is situated 12-km from Paloncha, Khammam District. It extends over an
area of 635.4-sq-kms It derives its name from the river Kinnerasani,
which bisects the sanctuary and ultimately drains into the Godavari
River. The sanctuary represents dry deciduous mixed type forests with
teak, bamboo and terminals. Other species found here are Maddi, Yepi,
Yegissa, Sommi Thandra, Bandaru, Amla, Mango, Tendu. Main attractions of
the sanctuary are the Deer Park, Kinnerasani Dam and Reservoir with
Jaladrushyam Guest house. Many perennial springs known as "Togus" flow
through this sanctuary along with Kinnerasani Rallavagu.
Flora: Dry deciduous teak forest with bamboo, terminalias,
anogeissus.
Fauna: Animals like Cheetal, Black Bucks, Chinkaras, Chousinghas,
Sambhars, Wild Boars, Gaurs, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jackals, Sloth Bear,
Panthers, Tigers, and a variety of bird species like Peafowl, Jungle
Fowl, Qualis, Partridges, Doves, Ducks, Teals, Spoonbills, Nuktas, Open
bill stork, come to nest and graze in Kinnersani lake. Reptiles like
Python, Cobra, Kraite and Vipers can also be seen.
A holiday home glass guesthouse, Eco park near dam, Environmental
Education Centre and Luxuriant forests along the fore shore of the
Reservoir are other tourist attractions of this place.
Kolleru
Bird Sanctuaries
Water Lake in the country. This
sanctuary extends over 673-sq-km (depending on water spread) of wetland
and marshes surrounding the Kolleru Lake, between the Krishna and
Godavari deltas. It is described as "Peerless Fisherman's Paradise and
Birds heaven" in the Imperial Gazetteer. It receives water from four
rivers, namely Budameru, Ramileru, Tammileru and Errakalva and 18
drains. This lake empties its water into the Bay of Bengal, every 6
months through an outlet called 'Upputera'.
Flora: The flora mainly consists of aquatic weeds like Ipomea
Aquatics, Scripus, Water Hyacinth, Pharagmites, Ottelia, Typha etc. and
certain tree species like Babul, Albezzia, Rain tree, Palmyrah, Prosopis
and coconut trees.
A Pelican Haven: This lake supports a rich biodiversity and high biomass
of fish, plankton that forms the source of food for birds. Pelicans
arrive here during the nesting season to raise their young. In winter
great activity can be seen here. The babble of Pelicans can be heard a
quarter of a mile away. Apart from pelicans, one can find grey herons,
white ibis, pond herons, egrets and many migratory ducks and water
birds.
The Aquatic Life: Invertebrates like Crustaceans and Molluscs and
63 species of fish belonging to 29 families are found in the lake. Main
ones are Boccha, Valugah, Korramenu, Gurak, Bangaru Teega, Jella,
Ingilayh and Bommidaya. Ingilayh and Bommidaya are two species, which
are under threat of extinction.
Fauna: Birds like Teals and Pintails are the main species. Other
species include painted storks, open bill storks, grey Herons,
cormorants, white Ibises, glossy Ibises, egrets, Reef Herons, Ducks,
Coots, Shovellers, Terns, Jacanas, Moorhens etc can be seen here.
Krishna Sanctuary
Krishna Sanctuary is located near
Avanigadda village extending over 194.81-km.
Flora and Fauna: Mangrove forest on the estuary of river Krishna
harbouring Fishing Cat, Otter Jackal, Estuarine crocodile and a variety
of seasonal birds..
Mahavir
Harina Vanasthali National Park
It is located in Vanasthalipuram,
about 15-km from the centre of the town. This park is one of the
important tourist attractions of Hyderabad. The Forest Department
maintains this park.
The once the Nizam's hunting grounds is now home for a few hundred black
buck along with several species of birds. The Deer Park has an
undulating terrain, of 189 hectares dominated by acacia trees. In the
monsoon this park looks picturesque with the golden and white flowers of
these trees on the lush green carpet of grass.
Flora and Fauna: Dry scrub jungle with grass lands. Mahaveer
Harina Vanasthali National Park provides the much-needed safe haven
essential for the existence of black buck. It is also home to a hundred
species of birds, and pond herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants can
be sighted almost always. More lucky ones can even watch black bucks,
literally locking horns in a duel for a score of beautiful does.
Manjira Bird Sanctuar
Manjira Bird Sanctuary is located near Sangareddy in Medak district
spreading over 20-sq-km. It is a small sanctuary located along the river
Manjira. It supports Riverine habitat. It is home for many water bird
species, mugger crocodiles and fresh water turtles.
Flora & Fauna: One can notice an extensive growth of Babul
Prosopis. Plants commonly found in water are Pistia, Hydrilla, Eichornia
and Vallisneria. Fishes of various species like Catla, Rahu, Murrel, Ech
Paten, Karugu, Chidwa and reptiles like Monitor Lizards, Fresh Water
Turtles, Cobra and Marsh Crocodiles can be seen here. Different species
of birds found here are Painted Storks, Herons, Coots, Teals,
Cormorants, Pochards, Black and White Ibises, SpoonBills, and Open
Billed Storks etc.
Nehru Zoolgical Park
Nehru Zoolgical Park is located in
Hyderabad and was declared open to the public on 6th October 1963. It
spreads over 400 acres and is the premier picnic spot for the
twin-cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Fauna: Primates like Chimpanzee from Central Africa, Mandrill,
Orangatun, Chacma, Olive and yellow baboons (in open islands) etc. and
Indian primates include Rhesus, Bonnet, and Monkeys (stump-tailed,
lion-tailed and pig-tailed), Golden and common langurs are housed in the
zoo. Carnivores like African and Indian lions, Tigers, panthers,
jackals, wolves, hyenas, bears etc and reptiles like Giant/ Star
tortoises, water turtles, Estuarine crocodiles in open pools, Monitor
lizards and chameleons share enclosures, hooded Indian Cobra, Russels
Viper, Giant rock-python, tree snakes etc are all found in the zoo.
Elephants, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Zebras, American bison, Antelopes,
Black buck, Chousingha, Chinkara, Deer, Sambhar, Brow Antler Deer etc.
are the herbivores you can enjoy watching.
A Safari Expedition: This Park is one of the biggest zoos in Asia
with over 250 species. The zoo is the first in India to have lion safari
and tiger safari. The zoos' undulating landscape provides a natural
setting displayed in large habitat-simulating enclosures. Inside the zoo
grounds is a Natural History Museum.
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is in
Nelapattu village. It is located on the East Coast about 20-km north of
the Pulicat Bird Sanctuary in the Nellore district. It is just 50-km
from Chennai. The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is one of the largest pelican
habitats in Southeast Asia. The total area of the sanctuary is 404-kms.
Flora and Fauna: This sanctuary provides fine breeding ground for
rare and endangered species like Grey Pelicans, Open-Billed Storks,
Little Cormo- Rants, Spoon-Bills, White-Ibises and Night Herons. It is a
small fresh water irrigation tank with Barringtonia trees spread in the
water, which can withstand inundation for longer periods in the tank
bed.
The birds for perching and nesting prefer the foreshore areas. It is a
best visiting place for the migratory birds for a long time apart from
it more than 1,500 pelican's breed here every year. It is also
considered as an ideal roosting place for many birds like egrets, terns
and ducks.
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is located 50-km from Warangal, along
the shoreline of Pakhal Lake and is named after it. It is a manmade
lake, completed in 1213 AD by the Kakatiyas. The sanctuary is spread
over 860-sq-km consisting of a large plateau surrounded by low hills.
The environment and the Pakhal Lake form the core area of the sanctuary.
The vegetation consists of tropical dry deciduous mixed forests, bamboo
and mixed teak forests.
Flora: Dry deciduous teal forest with bamboo, madhuca, terminalia,
pterocarpus.
Fauna: Its natural scenic beauty and landscape is extremely
beautiful and captivating, which makes this place worth visiting. This
sanctuary is home to Spotted Dear, Sambhar, Nilghai, Wild Boar, Guar,
Python, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Hyena, Sloth Bear, Panther, Tiger,
Ducks, Teals, Cormorant, Spoon Bills, and Storks etc. It has wide
variety of jungle birds and several water birds that spend the winter
here.
Papikonda wildlife sanctuary
Papikonda wildlife sanctuary is
located in three districts - Khammam, East Godavari and West Godavari.
It is 50-km from Rajahmundry and extends over 591-sq-km. It lies on the
left and right banks of the river Godavari and cuts through the
Papikonda hill range of Eastern Ghats.
Varied and multifarious streams emanating from covers of the hill make
the Papikonda forest vegetation luxuriant. All these constitute to make
the area into a typical ecological, facinal and geomorphological zone.
Flora: The different species of flora found here are Tectona
Grandis, Terminalias, Tomentosa, Lagerstroemia Lanceolata, Latifolia,
Albizzia Amara, Albizzia Lebbeck. Dendrocalamus Strictus Bambusa
Arundinacea.
Fauna: The habitat is suited for Tigers, Gaurs, Panther and other
animals like Spotted Deer, Four Horned Antelope, Sambar, Hyena, Jackals,
Sloth Bear, Muggers. The presence of Gharials was also reported. A
variety of both resident and migratory birds are found along river
Godavari and its tributaries .
Pocharam sanctuary
Pocharam sanctuary is located on the
shores of Pocharam Lake and is named after it. It is 120-km away from
Hyderabad, in Medak district. It extends over an area of 130-sq-km and
lies between Medak and Nizamabad districts. In 1952 the Nizam of
Hyderabad State, because of its richness in floral and faunal
composition declared this area as wildlife sanctuary.
Flora: The habit of the sanctuary is southern tropical mixed dry
deciduous with predominantly teak and its associates, patches of scrubs
and grassy blanks. Small water pools are found in the sanctuary,
undulating with low hills.
Fauna: Large flocks of migratory birds like Bar-headed goose,
Brahminy ducks, Painted storks etc are attracted towards the lake in the
sanctuary. Animals like Leopard, Jungle Cat, Wild Dog, Wolf, Jackal,
Sloth Bear, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chital, Four-Horned Antilope are
mainly found here. The floral composition consists of Teak, Nallamaddi,
Garuga, Tirman, Satin, Mohwa, Chirongii, Chennangi, and Abnus etc.
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary
It is located in Chinnur- Mancherial
forest division, Adilabad district, about 300-km north east of
Hyderabad. This sanctuary spreads over 136-sq-kms along the Pranahita
River with an undulating terrain. The habitat found here are dry
deciduous teak forests.
Flora: Dry deciduous teak forests along river pranahita, a
tributary of river Godavari.
Fauna: The various species of animals found here are Cheetal,
Black Buck, Nilgai, Sloth Bear, Panther, and Tiger. A variety of birds
including Brahminy Ducks, Teals, Storks and Herons can also be seen
here.
Pulicat Sanctuary
Pulicat Sanctuary is located 60-km
from Chennai, spreading over Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It covers a
total area of 500-sq-km. It is famous as the second largest brackish
water lagoon in India along the coast of Bay Bengal. Backwaters of the
sea attract large numbers of migratory water birds. It is also a
well-known feeding and breeding ground for a variety of aquatic and
terrestrial birds.
Flora: People living in the adjoining 16 islands and 30 villages
are directly or indirectly dependent on the lake for their livelihood.
It supports a rich bio-diversity. It is surrounded by southern tropical
dry evergreen forest with species like Manilkara Hexandra, Albizzia
Amara, Strychnos Muxvomica, Ficus Tiela, Dryopteris Sepiata,
Pteriospermus, Uberifolium, Glaucum etc and mangrove forest with species
like Ezcocaria, Agollocha, Auicenia Officinales, Acanthies Ilicifolius,
Rhizophora Apiculata, Xylocarpus Moluecenix, Degiceros Conrniculatum.
Fauna: The most important bird species who visit this lake is
Flamingo. About 15,000 Flamingos visit Pulicat every year. Other birds
found here are Pelicans, Painted Storks, Open Billed Storks, Grey
Herons, Cormorants, White Ibises, Spoon Bills, Egrets, Reef Herons, Spot
Billed Ducks, Shoe Vellers, Pintails, Sand Pipers, Gills, and River Term
etc.
Invertebrates like Prawn, Plankton and Mollusks and fishes of about 65
different species like Sable Fish, Sargin Fish, White, Black and Silver
Promphets etc. can also be seen here. One can find reptiles like Monitor
Lizard, Calotes, Cobra, Russel Viper, and Krait etc.
Rollapadu Bird sanctuary
Rollapadu Bird sanctuary is located
60-km away from Kurnool near Nandikotkuru. It spreads over an area of
614-sq-km.
Flora & Fauna: This sanctuary is home for the endangered Great
Indian Bustard. The land is covered all over with open grass and dry
thorny bushes. Various kinds of animals, birds, and reptiles found here
are Black Buck, Bonnet Macaque, Indian Bustard, Indian Roller, Sparrows,
Mynas, Russell's Viper, Indian Cobra, Jackal, Wolf and Indian Fox.
Shamirpet Deer Park
Shamirpet is located in Bolaram
Cantonment, 27-km from Secunderabad, on Karimnagar Highway. It is an
ideal picnic spot, which houses a lake and a Deer Park. It presents a
picture of thick vegetation, which is very pleasing to the eyes. A thin
stream flowing over a bed of huge rocks is an added attraction. There
are many privately run dhabas offering excellent Punjabi cuisine.
Sivaram
Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is a small sanctuary located 50-km
from Mancherial in Adilabad district, on the banks of River Godavari
near Madhya Pradesh border. It spreads over an area of 36-sq-km. The
forest area is mainly of deciduous type with mixed teak and bamboo.
Flora: Riverine Forest Mixed with Teak , Terminalia etc.
Fauna: This sanctuary is noted for the presence of marsh
Crocodiles in the river Godavari. Animals like Spotted Deer, Sambhar,
Nilgai, Monkeys, Langurs, Jackals, Wild Boars, Python, Sloth Bear,
Panthers and Tiger are found here.
Sri Venkateshwara
Sri Venkateshwara (also spelt as
Venkateswara) National Park is located in Rajampet of Cuddapah district
and Chandragiri and Bailapadu of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It
is the third best zoo in AP, just after Nehru Zoological Park in
Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam. It is a part of the Sri Venkateshwara wild
life sanctuary and extends over an area of 353-sq-kms. Tirupati is the
abode of Lord Venkateswara and has daily visitation of about 40,000
people. Park is developed with a spiritual theme - arrival of the
auspicious elephant calf (rescued from cyclone) called "Venkanna".
Flora and Fauna: Dry decidious mixed forests with patches of
moist decidious forests in the valleys. Some of the Rare and epidemic
plant species like red Sanders , Shorea talura, shorea thubuggai,
terminalia pallida, sandalwood, Cycas beddomei, Syzygium alternifolium,
Psilotumnudam etc. occur in this area. The main attractions of this park
are 'Mayuravan' (the house for enchanting peafowl), 'Mrugavani' (the
house for herbivores), 'Vrukavihar' (Living place for smaller
carnivores), along with parakeets, manias, ducks, geese and a variety of
other birds like flamingos, swans, pelicans, raptors etc.
Sri Lanka Malleswara Sanctuary
Sri Lanka Malleswara Sanctuary is
located 15-km from Cuddapah.
Flora: The habitat found here is dry deciduous mixed forests, dry
evergreen scrubs. These reserve forests consists of hilly area with
gorges and steep slopes. red sanders, an epidemic species is found in
this area.
Fauna: This sanctuary is the habitat for rare and endangered
species, Jordan's Courser. The main species found here are Spotted Deer,
Sambar, Wild Boar, Fox, Sloth Bear and Panther.
Srisailam Sanctuary
Just near to this sanctuary is the
reservoir of the Nagarjunasagar Dam on the Krishna River. This is the
country's largest tiger Reserves. This Srisailam sanctuary is spread
over an area of 3568 sq. km.
The Flora And Fauna: Dry deciduous mixed forest with scrub and
bamboo thickets provide shelter to a wide range of animals. The terrain
is rugged and winding gorges slice through the Nallamalai hills. Spotted
Deers, Mouse Deers, Black Bucks, Sambhars, Chousingha Nilgai, Wild
Boars, Indian Giant Squirrels, Tree Shrews, Rayels, Mugger Crocodiles,
Wild Dogs, Jackals, Wolves, Foxes, Sloth Bear, Panthers and Tigers are
the animal attractions of this sanctuary.
In this forest the tiger is truly nocturnal and is rarely seen. The
reserve was home to about 100 tigers at the beginning of this decade.
However, according to a census conducted in 1997, the tiger population
has fallen steeply to about 20.
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