The Eastern Ghats (EGs) comprise a chain of ancient low hills adjoining the east coast
of India. It is located between 110 22' North latitudes and 77022' and 85020' East
longitudes in the tropical region and starting from West Bengal pass through states
like Odisha and Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu in the south passing some parts of
Karnataka
TAMIL NADU
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Albizia odoratissima
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PAPIKONDA SANCTUARY
: In East Godavari, West Godavari &
Location Khammam districts; between 1724'28"N
8131'5"E.
Area : 591 Sq. Kms
Established : 1978
Forest type : Dry deciduous Teak forest
Flora : Few species are Terminalia sp., Pterocarpus
sp., Cassia sp.
Fauna : Few species are Tiger, Panther, Gaur,
Cheetal, Chowsingha, Sambar, Black Buck,
Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear.
Uniqueness : The sight of mighty Godavari meandering
through densely forested hills with deep
gorges & valleys.
Sloth Bear
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NAGARJUNA-SRISAILAM SANCTUARY
Location : In Guntur, Prakasham, Kurnool and
Mahaboobnagar districts; between 16018N
78059E
Area : 3568.09 sq.kms
Established : Wildlife Sanctuary in 1978, Tiger Reserve in
1983.
Forest type : Dry deciduous mixed forests
Flora : Few species are Terminalia tomentosa,
Terminalia bellerica, Chloroxylon swietenia,
Boswellia serrata
Fauna : Few species are Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear,
Ratel, Tree Shrew, Black Buck, Sambar,
Chowsingha, Nilgai, Wild Boar. The Indian
wild dog is an endangered species found in
this sanctuary.
Uniqueness : Largest Tiger reserve in India spreading over
5 districts with river Krishna flowing
through the reserve.
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Golden Gecko
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Red-crested Pochard
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TELANGANA
Partridges
ODISHA
Pangolin
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