Umed Paoni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary | 02 Jan 2021

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A tigress and her two cubs were found dead in the Umed Paoni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Key Points

  • About the Sanctuary:
    • Umed Paoni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary has a connection with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve through forest along Wainganga river (a tributary of Godavari).
    • The sanctuary is home to resident breeding tigers, herds of Gaur, wild dogs and also rare animals like flying squirrels, pangolins and honey badgers.
  • Other Protected Sites of Maharashtra:
    • Tadoba National Park
    • Gugamal National Park
    • Pench National Park
    • Navegaon National Park
    • Sanjay Gandhi National Park
    • Melghat Tiger Reserve
    • Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
    • Bor Tiger Reserve

Source:IE