Papikonda National Park Latest News
The adult male tiger, named ‘Explorer’, was reintroduced into the wild in the Papikonda National Park (PNP) in Andhra Pradesh as part of Operation Stripes.
About Papikonda National Park
- Location: It is located in the East Godavari and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- It lies along the banks of the Godavari River.
- Terrain: It encompasses a rugged landscape with steep slopes, hills, and deep valleys.
- Mountains: There are 62 named mountains in the park. Devara Konda is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Verala Konda.
- It has been recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area by BirdLife International.
- 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: Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, and Indian wild dog (dhole).
- A unique dwarf breed of goat known locally as the “kanchu mekha” originates in this region.
Source: TH
Last updated on March, 2026
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