Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary

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Nauradehi wildlife sanctuary, spanning over three districts of Madhya Pradesh, will receive cheetahs in two months.

About Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
• It is spread over an area of 1187 sq.km. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
• Situated on a plateau in the upper Vindhyan range, it serves as an important ecological corridor connecting Panna, Satpura, and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserves.
• It is classified under the Deccan peninsula biogeographic region.
• Drainage: 
  • Three-fourths of Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary falls in the Yamuna [Ganges] basin, and one-fourth of the sanctuary falls in the Narmada basin.
  • The north-flowing Kopra River, Bamner River, and Bearma River, which are tributaries of the Ken River, are the major rivers of this sanctuary.
• Vegetation: It is rich with lush green vegetation, small grasslands, and dense tropical dry and mixed deciduous forests.
• Flora: Teak, Saja, Dhaora, Bhirra, Ber, Bel, Mahua, Tendu, Gunja, Amla, etc. Teak dominates the forested region.
• Fauna: 
  • It supports diverse wildlife, including Indian wolves, Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, nilgai, chinkara, and various bird species. 
  • It has been selected for the Cheetah reintroduction Project in India.

Source: DC

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