🌿 Explore Chincholi Wildlife & Hidden Gems Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, near Zaheerabad in Telangana, is often called the "Ooty of Telangana" (a misnomer, as it lies in Karnataka). Declared a sanctuary in 2011, it spans 134.88 sq.km, making it the first dry land wildlife sanctuary in South India. The sanctuary hosts diverse flora including medicinal herbs, red sandalwood, teak trees, and fauna like Black Buck, Four-horned Antelope, Hyena, Indian Wolf, and over 35 bird species. ✨ Highlights of Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary Safe haven for Wolves and Hyenas Documented presence of dholes (wild dogs) in the Kalyana-Karnataka region Features similar to Western Ghats in Hyderabad-Karnataka region Spread over five forest blocks: Chincholi, Sangapura, Bhonsapur, Magdumpur, Shadipur Rich flora: dry & moist deciduous forests, teak & acacia plantations, medicinal herbs, red sanders, and sandalwood trees 🌄 G...
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