| Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Nearest city | Raipur |
| Coordinates | 20°07′N 82°22′E / 20.12°N 82.37°E |
| Area | 237.27 km2 (91.61 sq mi) |
| Established | 1983 |
Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in Gariaband district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 237.27 km2 (91.61 sq mi) and was declared as a protected area in 1983.[2] It forms part of the Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve along with the Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.[3]
Flora and fauna[edit | edit source]
The protected area consists of a mixture of moist and dry tropical deciduous forests. Udanti was created for the protection of the endangered wild water buffalo, the flagship species of the sanctuary. Other notable animals include Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, Indian jackal, dhole, striped hyena, jungle cat, gaur, chital, sambar deer, and nilgai. Avifauna include pintails, rollers, and herons. The park consists of reptiles such as monitor lizards and pythons.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh". Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (Report). November 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ↑ "Udanti Sanctuary". Government of Chhattisgarh. Retrieved 1 June 2024.