Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary
| Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Map of Telangana State | |
| Location | Telangana State, India |
| Nearest city | Adilabad |
| Coordinates | 19°01′32″N 79°54′19″E / 19.0256091°N 79.9053466°ECoordinates: 19°01′32″N 79°54′19″E / 19.0256091°N 79.9053466°E[1] |
| Area | 136.2 km2 (52.6 sq mi) |
| Established | 1980 |
| http://forests.telangana.gov.in/WildLife/PNWS.htm | |
Pranahita wildlife sanctuary is a protected area located in Adilabad district of Telangana State, India.[2]
This sanctuary is on the bank of Pranahita River, 35 km away from Mancherial town. It is famous for Blackbuck and over 20 species of reptiles, over 50 species of birds, over 40 species of mammals.
References
- ↑ "Pranahita Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ "Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary". Telangana Forest Department. Retrieved 21 Feb 2015.
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