Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1,030.85 km2 (398.01 sq mi) protected area in Nellore and Kadapa Districts of Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz.
| Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Interactive map of Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Kadapa, India |
| Coordinates | 14°0.55′N 79°27.83′E / 14.00917°N 79.46383°E |
| Area | 1,030.85 square kilometres (254,730 acres) |
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Geography
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nellore and Kadapa Districts of Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 1,030.85 km2 (398.01 sq mi) is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department 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
Dry evergreen forest type with species like Acacias, Cassias, Pongamia, Carissa are found in the sanctuary.[citation needed]
Fauna
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]
The sanctuary also holds a population of tigers and leopards. The sanctuary also hosts the endangered bird Jerdon's courser which is endemic to the region.
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