Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary

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A 26-year-old farmer was critically injured in a suspected leopard attack in the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in the Balasore district recently.

About Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is situated in the Balasore District of Odisha.
• It is spread across the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.
• It covers an area about 300 sq.km., connected to Simlipal National Park through hills called Sukhupada and Nato.  
• It is characterized by its complex topography, which includes rolling hills, valleys, and plateaus that contribute to its microclimates.  
• The local tribal communities, including the Santhal and Munda, maintain a deep-rooted spiritual connection to Kuldiha. 
• The sanctuary is also home to unique geological formations, such as the ancient rock shelters adorned with petroglyphs that date back thousands of years.
• Vegetation: It contains mixed deciduous forest.
• Flora: It  is dominated by species such as Sal (Shorea robusta) and various bamboo species.
• Fauna: 
  • The dense forests of the region are home to wild animals like the elephants, leopards, deer, bison and Malabar giant squirrels. 
  • The forest also houses a variety of birds. Some of them are like white-rumped shama, parrot, hornbills, and peafowl. 

News: NIE

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