Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary:

Location: It is located in the district of Yavatmal, Maharashtra.
There are plenty of rivers such as Purna, Krishna, Bhima and Tapti that irrigate the sanctuary from entire angles. Having lots of water from all these rivers, it is also popularly known as Green Oasis located in Southern Maharashtra.
This area is completely a basalt area that is constructed by the blast of lava a century back
Vegetation: The place is quite hilly and undulated and thus has different types of vegetation cover that varies with the altitude.
Flora: It consists ofwealthy flora such as herbs, grasses, bamboo forests.
Fauna: The place shelters a wide array of animals that include Hyena, Chital, Black buck, Sambar, Jackal, Wild boar, Peacock, Monkey, Blue bull, Wild cat, Bear and many more.

Q1: What is Basalt rock?

Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock that forms from the rapid cooling of lava at or near the Earth’s surface. It is one of the most abundant types of rock on the Earth’s crust and is known for its dark color, fine-grained texture, and durability.

Source: HT