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Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary as Part of Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra
A tiger cub identified as PKT7CP1, rescued three years ago, is recently sent for rewilding to Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district. The sanctuary is rewilding move and its identification as part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve.
Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary (Maharashtra):
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Current trigger | PKT7CP1 tiger cub, rescued 3 years ago, is recently sent to Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary for rewilding |
| Location | Located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, near the Dnyanganga River |
| Association | Part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve |
| Area | around 205 sq. km |
| Physical features | Features two lakes |
| Bordering physiography | Bordered by hills of the Western Ghats, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Terrain | Undulating terrain, interspersed with hillocks having gentle slopes |
| Climate | Very extreme climate; winters are very cold and summers are very hot |
| Forest type and key flora | Southern tropical dry deciduous forest comprising mainly Teak and Anjan |
| Key fauna | Comprises leopards, sloth bears, barking deer, blue bulls (nilgai), spotted deer, hyenas, jungle cats, jackals, and occasionally tigers |
| Avifauna | Over 150 bird species inhabit the area |