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The sanctuary area
spreads from Kalasubai to Harischandragad in Akole Tehsil of Ahmadnagar
district. The area is part of Sahyadri hill ranges. The Kalsubai sanctuary is
challenge to trekkers as it is most rugged, hilly area and difficult to get
accessibility. Kalasubai is the highest (1646 m) peak of Western Ghats in the
Maharashtra State.
Flora :
The vegetation type is southern moist mixed deciduous. The part of Sahyadri that
is close to West Coast is semi evergreen forest and semi deciduous shrub
savanna. The main tree species that are seen in this area are Hirda, Jambhul,
Chandawa, Bahava, Kumbhal, Gulchavi, Kudal, Siras, Kharvel, Karap, Avali,
Aashind, Lokhandi, Beheda and acharacter worth noticing.
Species that are undergrowth are Mandar, Kadipatta, Ghaneri, Chilhar,
Parjambhual, Karvi, Karwand, Ber, Dhaiti, and Rametha. There are large patches
of grasslands mostly of Marvel, Dongari, Pawanya, Ber, Surad, Harali etc. You
can also see Bamboo in this region but rarely.
Fauna :
Tourists can find wide variety of mammals, reptiles and birds. The mammals found
here are Leopard, Jungle cat, Palm civet, Mongoose, Hyena, Wolf, Jackal, Fox,
Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Sambar, Hare, and Bats etc. The most attractive animals
are Indian Giant Squirrel and Porcupine.
The reptiles found in this sanctuary are Monitor Lizard, Fan-Throated Lizard,
Turtles and many species of snakes. Among the birds are the common hill and
grass land birds. One can also spot water birds such as White Necked Storks,
Black Ibis, Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, Water hen's, etc |
