Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary

Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

A poacher was arrested while his uncle managed to flee following an exchange of fire with forest guards at Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Balasore district recently.

About Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located in the Balasore District of Odisha within the Eastern Ghats. 
• It is spread across 272 sq.km. in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.
• It is part of the larger Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve, making it a crucial habitat for the conservation of elephants in the region. 
• It is connected with Simlipal Tiger Reserve via Nato and Sukhupada Hill ranges.
• It features a network of streams, including the Kuldiha stream and its tributaries.
• Vegetation: Kuldiha sanctuary area, adjoining Nilgiri forest in the North and Mayurbhanj Forest in the West, is a typical representative of a mixture of peninsular (coastal) Sal forest and moist mixed deciduous forest.
• Flora: The sanctuary boasts a rich diversity of flora, including dense forests of sal (Shorea robusta), jamun (Syzygium cumini), piyasal (Pterocarpus marsupium), bahera (Terminalia bellirica), mango (Mangifera indica), and simul (Bombax ceiba).
• Fauna: 
  • It is home to a number of endangered and threatened wild animal species like Asiatic Elephant, Leopard, Gaur, Mouse deer, Pangolin, Ratel, Giant squirrel, etc. 
  • Besides that, some endangered bird species like Hill myna, Woodpecker, Hornbill and Eagles are also found in the Sanctuary.

Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. Where is Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Ans. Odisha

Q2. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is part of which larger reserve?

Ans. Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve

Q3. What type of forest vegetation is found in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary

Ans. Peninsular Sal forest and moist mixed deciduous forest

Source: TOI