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This sanctuary is located in Chandrapur district in the Vidharba region of
Maharashtra. Majority of the area is under thick forest that is wood land, with
small patches of grass lands distributed over the entire protected area.
Flora :
The land vegetation is Southern Tropical Dry deciduous type. Teak is the
dominant tree specie. Other major tree species found in this sanctuary are -
Ain, Arjun, Behda, Bija Pterocarpus Bhera, Bel, Chichwa, Dhawada, Ghoti, Hiwar
Kalam, Mahua, Mowai, Rohan, Salai, Semal Shisham, Sisoo, Shivan, Surya, Sirus,
and Tendu.
Fauna :
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is a home of variety of wild animals. Out of 23
species of mammals recorded in this area, there are 4 species of mammals, which
are of endangered status, namely Tiger, Leopard, Jungle cat, Sloth Bear, and
Wild dog. There are 131 species of avifauna recorded in the Protected Area of
which as many as three bird species are of endangered status.
There are 2 species of reptiles, which are of endangered status namely Indian
Python, and Common Indian Monitar. Others include Black Buck, Wild Boar, Spotted
Deer, Sambar, Barking Deer, Blue Bull, Common Langoor, Harep, Jackal, Mungoose,
Peacock, Jungle Fowl, and Flying Squirrel |
