Papikonda National Park

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A recent study has documented 51 species of herpetofauna in Papikonda National Park.

About Papikonda National Park

• It is located in the East Godavari and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh.
• Established in 2008, the park covers an area of approximately 1,012.86 sq.km.
• It lies along the banks of the Godavari River, encompassing a rugged landscape with steep slopes, hills, and deep valleys. 
• The geology of the park is characterized by the Eastern Ghats range.
• There are 62 named mountains in the park. Devara Konda is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Verala Konda.
• The national park has been recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area by BirdLife International.
• The area plays a key role in high precipitation and the consequent origin of various small streams and rivulets which drain and enrich the perennial River Godavari.
• A unique dwarf breed of goat known locally as the “kanchu mekha” originates in this region.
• Vegetation: The park is characterized by tropical, moist deciduous forests mixed with patches of semi-evergreen and dry deciduous forests.
• Flora: The park is home to several types of trees, including teak, rosewood, sandalwood, bamboo, eucalyptus, sal, mahua, pterocarpus, terminalia, and cassia.
• Fauna: 
  • Wildlife in Papikonda includes Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, and Indian wild dog (dhole). 
  • The park is also home to various deer species, including sambar and spotted deer.

Source: NIE

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