Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary

Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India’s epigraphical survey in Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary in Kadapa district has made major findings of three rock shelters and rock paintings along with 30 inscriptions. 

About Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.
• Rivers: The Sanctuary forms the catchment for river Pennar. The Telugu ganga canal flows into the eastern flank of the Sanctuary draining into the 'Pennar river'.
• Vegetation of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary: It consists of Southern tropical dry deciduous forest in the hills, scrub forest in the plains, Southern dry mixed deciduous forest, Tropical thorn forests and Tropical dry evergreen forest.

Flora and Fauna of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary

• Flora: The rare and endangered plants like Red sanders and Sandalwood are important species found in this area. The riparian vegetation is very rich in floristic value, consisting of Terminalia spp, Syzygium spp, (Jamun), Wild mangoes, Anogeissus latifolia, Phoenix spp, Bamboo, Hardwickia binata, etc.
• Fauna: It has good representation of species like Common toad, Bullfrog, Common Indian skink, Green vine snake etc.It is the only home and hope for the rare and endangered bird the Jerdons courser.

Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1: What is the Pennar river also known as?

Ans: Uttara Pinakini

Q2: Which dam is built on Pennar river?

Ans: The Somasila Dam and the Chintakuntavagu Dam are built on the Pennar River in India. 

Source: DC