Wildlife of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is bestowed with rich variety of wildlife and natural beauty. There are lush coastal belt, moist deciduous Eastern Ghats, dry deciduous forests of the Nallamalais and the mangrove belt at Coringa, a perfect environ for your wildlife holiday trip in the wildlife parks of Andhra Pradesh. The thick vegetation provides home to varied wildlife of Andhra Pradesh, which can be seen at many sanctuaries here. Some of the animals found in the sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh are, Tiger, Panther, Wild Boar, Jackal Muntjack, Fox, Gaur, Wild Dog, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, apart from a variety of water birds and reptiles. Besides, a lot of reptiles like the salt-water crocodile, fishing cats and others are also found in the sanctuaries.
The Srisailam Sanctuary, situated at Nagarjuna Sagar is one of the most successful Tiger reserves in India. Just nearby this reserve is the large reservoir of the Nagarjunasagar Dam on the river Krishna.
Famous Wildlife of Andhra Pradesh
1. Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park
The park is located at Vanasthalipuram, at a distance of 20 km from the city and originally the area was under the Nizam. The park was established in 1977. Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park, HyderabadThe flora is of dry scrub jungle with grass lands. Major plant species found here are Neem, Butea (Flame of the forest), Acacias, Bauhinias etc. apart from a variety of thorny scrub species.The park is famous for the endangered Black Buck, the state animal of Andhra Pradesh.
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2. Alisagar Deer Park
The Alisagar Deer Park is located in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh. It was built by the Nizam in the year 1931. This park has beautiful hillocks and lovely flower gardens. Apart from this, there is also a lake, surrounded by scenic beauty.
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3. Coringa Sanctury
The Coringa sanctuary is situated around 20 Kms from Kakinada and 70 Kms from Rajahmundry. This sanctuary is a part of river Godavari and owns a heavy growth of Mangrove plantation. The highlight of the sanctuary is that it is situated on the backwaters of the sea. One can spot estuarine crocodiles, sea turtles, fishing cats, otters and large variety of birds here.
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4. Manjira Bird Sanctuary
The Manjira Bird Sanctuary, located near Sangareddy in Medak district, spreads over an area of 20 sq.km. This wildlife sanctuary is snuggled between Manjeera and Singur barrages. The Manjira Wildlife sanctuary is formed by nine small islands, where one can find a number of animals, migratory birds and reptiles like Marsh Crocodiles and Muggers. The sanctuary is located 50 Km from Hyderabad and is well connected by road.
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5. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
The Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 90 km. from Warangal and 250 km. from Hyderabad. Here one can find forests that includes southern tropical dry deciduous type of teak and its associates like Thiruman, Maddi, Bamboo etc. This sanctuary is also rich in wildlife including, several endangered animals like Tiger, Sloth Bear, Four Horned Antelope, Chinkara, and Black Buck etc.
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6. Gundla Brahmeswaram Sanctuary
The Gundla Brahmeswaram Sanctuary is situated between Kurnool and Prakasam districts. It is sprawled over an area of 1194 sq.km at a distance of 30 Km. from Nandyal. Mixed deciduous forests is found here along with a diverse fauna that includes, Tiger, Panther, Sloth bear, Wild dog, Hyena, Jungle cat, Langur, Bonnet monkey, large variety antelopes, deer and reptiles.
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7. Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
The kawal wildlife sanctuary is situated at Jannaramin in andhra Pradesh. It was set up in the year 1965. The sanctuary is spread over an area of 893 sq.km with dry deciduous teak forest, bamboo and other kinds of vegetation.
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8. Indira Gandhi Zoological park
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park situated at Visakhapatnam in andhra Pradesh covers an area of 625 acres.The flora and fauna found here is quite varied in nature.
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9. Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife of Andhra Pradesh The Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Palamaner in andhra Pradesh. It is 50 Km away from Chittoor and 120 Km from Bangalore by road. With an area of 358-sq-kms it displays a wide variety of animals along with different types of trees.
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10. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at Kinnerasani in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This wildlife sanctuary lies on the right bank of the Godavari River. It is also a part of the Dandakaranya forests in Khammam district.
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11. Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary
The Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary at Kolleru has the largest fresh water lake in Asia. It is 65 Km away from Vijaywada.The Kolleru lake attracts many nature lovers.
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12. Nehru Zoological Park
The Nehru Zoological park at Hyderabad is sprawled over a lush green area of 300 acres. This Park is a must visit for nature lovers, who are interested to see the best of nature.
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Other Wildlife sanctuaries and parks in Andhra Pradesh are, the Rollapadu bird sanctuary, the Pakhal wildlife sanctuary, Papikonda sanctuary, Pocharam sanctuary, Paranahita wildlife sanctuary and the Rajeev Gandhi wildlife sanctuary, which can also visited while on your holiday vacations in Andhra Pradesh.
