Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
2022 DEC 8
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Why in news?
- An 18-member herd of all female elephants from the forests of Gudiyattam and Pernambattu of Tamil Nadu are currently on the prowl in the Koundinya wildlife sanctuary zone in Andhra Pradesh apparently “in search of mates”.
About Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and an elephant reserve situated in Andhra Pradesh.
- It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants which migrated after 200 years from neighbouring regions.
- The sanctuary is situated in the region where the Kolar Plateau ends and slopes down into the plains of Tamil Nadu creating many valleys and ghats.
- The Kaundinya sanctuary has dry deciduous forests with thorny scrubs interspersed with trees.
Add ons:
- The vulnerable yellow-throated bulbul is also present in the sanctuary.
PRACTICE QUESTION:
Which of the following is the flagship species of Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Elephant
(b) Tiger
(c) One-horned rhino
(d) Snow Leopard
Answer
