About Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Murud region of Raigad district, Maharashtra.
- It was created to preserve some of the coastal woodland ecosystem of the Western Ghats and consists of 17,250 acres of forest, grasslands, and wetlands.
- The area was once part of the hunting reserves of the princely state of Murud-Janjira.
- Pockets of open grassland, called "mals" occur throughout the sanctuary.
- Flora: Some of the plants which are found in the sanctuary are Ain, Kinjal, Teak, Hirda, Jamba, Mango, Ficus, and many more.
- Fauna:
- The major species which can be spotted here include leopard, hyena, sambar, and mouse deer.
- The region also houses several beautiful species of birds, including Malabar Pied Hornbill, Black Eagle, Yellow Footed Green Pigeon, Pompadour Green Pigeon, and Forest Wagtail.
- The White-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis), which is noted as critically endangered, is also found in the sanctuary.
