Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, recently declared 'Maoist-free', is emerging as a promising habitat for leopards, with an estimated population of over 70 individuals, according to forest officials
About Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha.
- It was declared a sanctuary in 1983.
- It adjoins the Sitanadi and Udanti sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh.Â
- Terrain: The sanctuary harbors a great diversity of wildlife habitats, with a vast plateau, canyons, and 11 waterfalls.
- Rivers: It also forms the catchment area of the Jonk River (tributary of the Mahanadi River), over which a dam has been constructed to facilitate irrigation.
- Vegetation: The important vegetation of this sanctuary comprises dry deciduous tropical forests.
- Flora: Bija, Teak, Sisoo, Asan, Dharua, Mahul, Char, Sandalwood, Sidha, etc.
- Fauna:It is an ideal habitat for the Barasingha (swamp deer).
- Other important animals found are tigers, Leopards, hyenas, Barking Deer, Chital, Gaur, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Hill Myna, etc.
Source: TOI
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs
Q1: Where is Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Ans: Odisha
Q2: What is the main river flowing through Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ans: Jonk River
