About Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Kaimur District of Bihar.
- It is located in the famous Kaimur Hills range.
- The Kaimur Hills, known for their invincibility, are home to two forts and the ancient Mundeshwari Temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in India.
- It is the largest sanctuary in the state.
- It is bounded by the Son and Karmanasa River
- It is connected to the Bandhavgarh-Sanjay-Guru Ghasidas-Palamau tiger meta-population landscape through fragmented forest patches along the Son basin.
- The valley part is filled with many waterfalls such as Karkat and Telhar and various lakes such as Anupam Lake.
- Prehistoric rock paintings, stone inscriptions, and monuments have also been discovered here.
- Prehistoric murals found in the "Lakhania" and other hilly regions and the prehistoric fossils of the Pre-Cambrian times in the "Salakhan" area bear testimony to the ancient origin and existence of this region.
- The Oraon tribe is believed to have originated from this region.
- Flora: A large variety of vegetation is found in the mixed, dry, deciduous forests that cover the area, the primary tree vegetation being Baakli, Mahua, Dhaak, and Bamboo.
- Fauna:
- The wildlife comprises of Black Bucks, Chinkaras, Four-Horned Deers, Blue-Bulls, Sambar, Cheetals, Bears, Leopards, etc.
- Apart from these pythons, Gharials/Crocodiles and different species of snakes are also found.
