Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
14°0.55′N 79°27.83′E / 14.00917°N 79.46383°E / 14.00917; 79.46383[1]
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous 1030.85 km² Protected area in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz.[2][3]
Geography
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 1030.85 km² is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department[2] Comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz. the dry evergreen forests. The wildlife sanctuary is characterized by hilly slopes, rolling forested hills, and low valleys.[citation needed]
Flora
Dry evergreen forest type with species like Accacias, Cassias, Pongamia, Carissa are found in the sanctuary.[citation needed]
Fauna
Panther, Cheetal, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Wild Boar, and large numbers of reptile and bird species are found in the wildlife sanctuary.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary". BirdLife International. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Sri Penusila Narashimawamy Wildlife Sanctuary". Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- ^ "Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary". Globalspecies.org. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
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