About Papikonda National Park:
- Location: It is located in Andhra Pradesh.
- It lies along the banks of the Godavari River.
- It has been recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area by BirdLife International.
- Vegetation: The park is characterized by tropical, moist deciduous forests mixed with patches of semi-evergreen and dry deciduous forests.
- Flora: The park is home to several types of trees, including teak, rosewood, sandalwood, bamboo, eucalyptus, sal, mahua etc.
- Fauna: Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, and Indian wild dog (dhole).
- A unique dwarf breed of goat known locally as the “kanchu mekha” originates in this region.
