About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Location: It is situated in the Bargarh district of
- It is located near Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River. It is the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world.
- It covers an area of nearly 347 sq.km.
- It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1985.
- It finds a special mention because of noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai.
- During his rebellion against the British, his base at Barapathara was located within the sanctuary.
- Vegetation: Most of the plant sanctuary is covered with mixed and dry deciduous forest.
- Flora: Major trees found here are Sal, Asana, Bija, Aanla, Dhaura,
- Fauna:
- Indian leopards, sloth bears, chousingha (four-horned antelope), sambar deer, gaurs (Indian bison), wild boars, and Indian wild dogs (dholes) are among the notable animal residents.
- It is one of the most flocked wintering grounds of migratory birds that visit the sanctuary from far off places. Some of the most prominent among them are the crested serpent eagle, Flower Peckers, red vented bulbul, tree pie, drongo and white eye oriental.
