About Mrugavani National Park:
- Location: It is located in Hyderabad, Telagana.
- Topography: The topography of Park supports woodlands, grasslands and rocky areas.
- Vegetation: Most of the vegetation can be classified as southern tropical dry deciduous forests.
- Flora: Teak, Bamboo, Sandal, Picus, Palas, Rela. The plant species include bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Herbs, Shrubs, Climbers and Trees. The vegetative cover presents a mosaic of woodland and grasslands.
- Fauna: Indian hare, forest cat, civet, Indian rat snake, Russell’s viper and cheetal etc.
What are tropical dry deciduous forests?
- Tropical dry deciduous forests are a type of terrestrial ecosystem found in regions with a distinct wet and dry season, typically within tropical and subtropical regions.
- These forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water, and they regrow their leaves when the wet season returns.
