Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary

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Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, recently declared ‘Maoist-free’, is emerging as a promising habitat for leopards, with an estimated population of over 70 individuals, according to forest officials

About Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: It is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha.
• It was declared a sanctuary in 1983.
• It adjoins the Sitanadi and Udanti sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh. 
• Terrain: The sanctuary harbors a great diversity of wildlife habitats, with a vast plateau, canyons, and 11 waterfalls.
• Rivers: It also forms the catchment area of the Jonk River (tributary of the Mahanadi River), over which a dam has been constructed to facilitate irrigation.
• Vegetation: The important vegetation of this sanctuary comprises dry deciduous tropical forests.
• Flora: Bija, Teak, Sisoo, Asan, Dharua, Mahul, Char, Sandalwood, Sidha, etc.
• Fauna:It is an ideal habitat for the Barasingha (swamp deer).
  • Other important animals found are tigers, Leopards, hyenas, Barking Deer, Chital, Gaur, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Hill Myna, etc.

Source: TOI

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