Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary

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Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
A map of India showing the location of Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
A map of India showing the location of Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationAndhra Pradesh, India
Nearest cityNellore, India
Coordinates14°0.55′N 79°27.83′E / 14.00917°N 79.46383°E / 14.00917; 79.46383Coordinates: 14°0.55′N 79°27.83′E / 14.00917°N 79.46383°E / 14.00917; 79.46383[1]
Area1,030.85 square kilometres (254,730 acres)
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Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous 1030.85 km² Protected area in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz.[2][3]

Geography[edit]

Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 1030.85 km² is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department[2] Comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz. the dry evergreen forests. The wildlife sanctuary is characterized by hilly slopes, rolling forested hills, and low valleys.[citation needed]

Flora[edit]

Dry evergreen forest type with species like Accacias, Cassias, Pongamia, Carissa are found in the sanctuary.[citation needed]

Fauna[edit]

Panther, Cheetal, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Wild Boar, and large numbers of reptile and bird species are found in the wildlife sanctuary.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary". BirdLife International. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sri Penusila Narashimawamy Wildlife Sanctuary". Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary". Globalspecies.org. Retrieved 2 August 2014.

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