About Kawal Tiger Reserve:
- It is located in the north eastern part of Telangana State along the banks of the river Godavari, forming part of the Deccan Peninsula-central highlands.
- Spanning over 2015 sq. km, the reserve is nestled in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges.
- The government of India declared Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary a Tiger Reserve in 2012.
- It has a diverse habitat comprising dense forests, grasslands, open areas, rivers, streams, and water bodies.
- Rivers: The reserve is the catchment for the rivers Godavari and Kadam, which flow towards the south of the sanctuary.
- Geographically, the reserve is situated at the southernmost tip of the Central Indian Tiger Landscape, having linkages with the Tadoba-Andhari (Maharashtra) and Indravati (Chhattisgarh) tiger reserves.
- Vegetation: Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest.
- Flora: Teak is found extensively, along with Bamboo.
- Fauna:
- It is home to a diverse range of animals, including Cheetal, Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Sloth Bear, Indian Bison, Panther, and Tiger.
- Reptiles like Crocodile, Python, Monitor Lizard, Star Tortoise, and Cobra can also be found within its boundaries.
