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Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary is located in the
between the areas of the major reservoirs viz. "Shahu Sagar"and "Laxmi sagar" in
Kolhapur district. The entire protected area is undulating with steep
escarpments. The soil is reddish and lateritic. High percentage of bauxite ore
is found in Plateaus or "Sadas".
Flora :
The important kinds of forests found are " Southern semi evergreen
forest", " Southern Moist Mixed deciduous forest" and "
Southern evergreen forest". The density of the forest crop in this area is
between 0.4 to 0.9. The main species found over here are Anjani, Jambul, Hirda,
Awala, Pisa, Ain, Kinjal, Amba, Kumbha, Bhoma, Chandala, Katak, Nana, Umbar,
Jambha, Gela, Bibba, etc.
Fauna :
It is well known for Bison (500), which is the tallest and the most splendid of
living Wild Oxen. Tourists can spot bull and calf running with its mother or a
large herd grazing in the jungles, which is a treat to the eyes and one can
recall with delight years later. Other animals, sheltered in the sanctuary are
Leopard, Sloth bear, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Sambar, Giant
Squirrel, Wild Dogs, counted among some of the major animals found in the
protected area.
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