Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary

About Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is a wildlife sanctuary and a reservoir located in the Medak district of Telangana.
• Originally a crocodile sanctuary, today more than 70 species of birds are spotted here, and is home to the vulnerable species of mugger crocodile.
• The sanctuary follows the course of river Manjeera, a tributary of Godavari, and abuts the Manjeera reservoir.
  • It is a man-made reservoir that provides water for irrigation and also drinking water for the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
  • The reservoir has nine small island These islands contain extensive marshy fringes, which act as nesting sites for waterbirds. Additionally, thick cover of trees also provides nesting spots for birds.
• Vegetation: Dry Savannah type of vegetation is found in the sanctuary. The reservoir supports both submergent and emergent types of vegetation.
• Flora: Being a freshwater ecosystem, the sanctuary is home to many plant species like Typha, Babool, Prosopis, Ipomoea and Acacia Ipomea, Vallisneria, Eichhornia, and Reeds, among others.
• Fauna:
  • The sanctuary is a riverine habitat supporting mugger crocodile and fresh water turtles.
  • The sanctuary is home to prawns, molluscs, and fishes like catla, rohu, murrel, eel, karugu, and chidwa.
  • The Indian hare, wild boar, mongoose, and jackal are also present.