Mrugavani National Park

May 25, 2024

The extent of Mrugavani National Park at Chilkur in Moinabad mandal has undergone massive revision on paper, resulting in reduction of 80 hectares.

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.