Important Facts For Prelims
Umed Paoni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
- 02 Jan 2021
- 1 min read
Why in News
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
