Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
| Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Nellore, India |
| Area | 1,030.85 square kilometres (254,730 acres) |
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Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous 1030.85 km² Protected area in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz.[2][3]
Geography
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 1030.85 km² is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department[2] Comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz. the dry evergreen forests. The wildlife sanctuary is characterized by hilly slopes, rolling forested hills, and low valleys.
Flora
Dry evergreen forest type with species like Accacias, Cassias, Pongamia, Carissa are found in the sanctuary.
Fauna
Panther, Cheetal, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Wild Boar, and large numbers of reptile and bird species are found in the wildlife sanctuary.
References
- ^ "Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary". BirdLife International. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ a b "Sri Penusila Narashimawamy Wildlife Sanctuary". Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ "Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary". Globalspecies.org. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
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