Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary

About Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary:

• Location: It is located in the Adilabad district of Telangana.
• It covers an area of around 136 sq.km.
• It is located in the scenic landscape of the Deccan plateau. It covers the thick deciduous teak forests.
• Pranahita River flows adjoining the eastern boundary of the sanctuary while Godavari River runs towards the southern boundary of this sanctuary, which is also renowned for the presence of prehistoric rock formations. 
• The topography is hilly with dense forests and plateaus. 
• Flora: Common plants and trees found in the sanctuary include Dalbergia sissoo, Ficus spp., Dalbergia latifolia, Dalbergia paniculata, Pterocarpus marsupium, and many more.
• Fauna:
  • The sanctuary is famously known for Blackbuck and is home to over 20 species of reptiles, 50 species of birds, and 40 species of mammals. 
  • It is home to various types of species, especially mammals that include tigers, leopards, rhesus, langurs, hyenas, wild dogs, sloth bear, forest cat and many more.