KATEPURNA SANCTUARY
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Context
- The Nature Experience Initiative (Animal Census) was carried out at Katepurna Sanctuary.
- Nature enthusiasts and NGOs responded positively to the initiative, and they have spotted a total of 309 wildlife and birds.
About the sanctuary
Location
- It is located in Akola District of Maharashtra.
Geography
- This Sanctuary area is the catchment of Katepurna Reservoir.
- The sanctuary derives its name from the Katepurna River.
Vegetation
- The land vegetation at Katepurna Sanctuary is southern tropical dry deciduous forest.
Flora
- There are over 115 species of plants at this sanctuary such as Bahada, Dhawada, Moha, Tendu, Khair, Salai, Aola, Teude, etc.
Fauna
- Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned for the four-horned antelope and barking deer.
- Other animals include black buck, leopard, wolf, wild boar, hyena, hare, nilgai, jungle cat and monkey.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q) Which of the following statements with reference to Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary is/are correct? 1. The land vegetation at Katepurna Sanctuary is southern tropical dry deciduous forest. 2. Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned for the four-horned antelope and barking deer.
Correct Answer: 3 |
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