Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
Recently, the forest department officially recorded sightings of two Wild Dogs (Dholes) in Kheoni wildlife sanctuary.
About Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- It is joined through the Ratapani Tiger Reserve corridors with.
- Vegetation: The sanctuary’s habitat consists of dry deciduous forests.
- Fauna: Its wildlife includes jackals, palm civets, Leopards, Sloth bears, Hyenas, Nilgai, and many bird species.
- Flora: Teak, Tendu, Bamboo, Kusum, Kanak Champa, Ber, Karanj, Kaim, Kadamb etc.
Key Facts about Dhole
- It is a wild canid carnivorous species.
- Other Names: Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red wolf, red dog and mountain wolf.
- Habitat: Dholes are animals that inhabit dense jungles, steppes, mountains, scrub forests, and pine forests.
Distribution of Asiatic Wild Dog
- They are found throughout Central, Eastern Asia and Southeastern Asia.
- In India, the Western and Eastern Ghats is a stronghold region for dholes.
Conservation status of Asiatic Wild Dog
- IUCN Red List: Endangered
- CITES: Appendix II
- Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Schedule II.
Source: TOI
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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