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Yawal sanctuary is
located in Yawal Tehsil of Jalgaon district along river Anner and Manjal towards
north at the border of Madhya Pradesh.One can find excellent wild life habitat
in western Satpuda hill ranges, which is very much similar to the habitat found
in Melghat tiger reserve.
Flora :
Teak, Salai and Anjan trees dominate the forest. Other main species of the area
include Ain, Shisam, Haldu, Tiwas, Khair, Charoli, Jamun, Tendu, Awala, etc.
Dense growth of bamboo and grasses can be in the forest.
Fauna :
Mostly found species in the reserve are Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Jackal, Fox,
Wolf, Sambar, Chinkara, Nilgai, Wild boar, Barking deer, Jungle cat, Palm civet,
Wild dog, Sloth bear, Flying Squirrel, etc. Common grass, land birds and hill
birds dominate the avifauna. Few kinds of wetland birds are also commonly seen
over here. There is a lake called "Suki" within the sanctuary too, which
attracts large number of migratory birds. |
