Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in Gariaband district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1]
| Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| Nearest city | Raipur |
| Coordinates | 21°54′N 80°53′E / 21.900°N 80.883°E |
| Area | 237.27 km2 (91.61 sq mi) |
| Established | 1983 |
Description
editThe sanctuary covers an area of 237.27 km2 (91.61 sq mi) and was declared as a protected area in 1983.[2] It forms part of the Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve along with the Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.[3]
Flora and fauna
editThe protected area consists of a mixture of moist and dry tropical deciduous forests. Major fauna include Indian wild buffalo, gaur, Bengal tiger, leopard, spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, and hyena. Avifauna include pintails, rollers, and herons. The park consists of reptiles such as monitor lizards and pythons.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh". Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ a b National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (Report). November 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Udanti Sanctuary". Government of Chattisgarh. Retrieved 1 June 2024.