Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary:

Location: It is located in Akola District of Maharashtra.
This Sanctuary area is the catchment of Katepurna Reservoir, and it forms an aquatic habitat for many floral and faunal species.
The sanctuary derives its name from the Katepurna River, which flows south to Northward almost through the central part of the sanctuary.
Landscape: It is undulating and offers an interesting contrast between the plateau and the plains.
Vegetation: Southern tropical dry deciduous forest.
Flora:
- The main species are Ain, Dhawada, Kalamb, Salai, Haldu, Medshing, Tendu etc.
- Trees of Vad, Umber, Arjun, and Kalamb are found in moist areas.
Fauna:
- It is renowned for its four-horned antelope and barking deer.
- Other animals that you can see at the sanctuary include black buck, leopard, wolf, wild boar, hyena, hare, nilgai, jungle cat and monkey.

Q1) What is a Wildlife Sanctuary?

A Wildlife Sanctuary can be termed as a large geographical piece of land, usually forested, where animals are kept in their natural habitats. The primary purpose of designating areas as a Wildlife Sanctuary is to provide a shelter or refuge to the animals so that they can live and thrive in their natural homes. A Wildlife Sanctuary also insulates animals from being killed by poachers or from other more fierce animals.

Source: Akola: Nature enthusiasts spot 309 animals during Katepurna Sanctuary initiative