Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
A tiger cub identified as PKT7CP1, rescued three years ago, has been recently sent to Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra's Buldhana district for rewilding.
About Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, near the Dnyanganga River.Â
- It is part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve.
- Spanning around 205 sq.km., the sanctuary features two lakes.
- Thе sanctuary is bordеrеd by thе scеnic hills of thе Wеstеrn Ghats, which is a UNESCO World Hеritagе Sitе.
- The terrain is undulating, interspersed with hillocks having gentle slopes.
- It has a very extreme climate; the winters are very cold, whereas the summers are very hot.Â
- Flora: The forest area is Southern tropical dry deciduous forest, consisting mainly of Teak and Anjan.
- Fauna:Â
- The sanctuary is home to diverse wildlife, including leopards, sloth bears, barking deer, blue bulls (nilgai), spotted deer, hyenas, jungle cats, jackals, and occasionally tigers.
- Over 150 bird species also inhabit the area.
Source: DEVD
Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs
Q1: Where is Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Ans: It is located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, near the Dnyanganga River.
Q2: Is Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve?
Ans: Yes, it is part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve.
Q3: What is the total area of Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ans: It spans around 205 sq.km.
Q4: What type of terrain is found in Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ans: The terrain is undulating and interspersed with hillocks having gentle slopes.
Q5: What type of forest characterizes Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ans: It consists of Southern tropical dry deciduous forest.
