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🦌 Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park: Hyderabad’s Blackbuck Sanctuary Established 1975 | ~15 sq km | Blackbuck (Jinka), Cheetal, 80+ Migratory Birds | Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad 📍 Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is a protected deer park located in Vanasthalipuram, Saheb Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana . Established in 1975 to honour Lord Mahavir on his 2500th birth anniversary, it spans approximately 15 square kilometres of scrub jungle, grasslands, and dry deciduous vegeta…

📍 Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Pranahita Blackbuck Sanctuary) is located in Chinnur, Mancherial district, Telangana . Established in 1980 , it is one of the oldest protected areas in the state. The sanctuary spans 136 square kilometres of scrub jungle, mixed deciduous teak forests, and scattered grasslands – an ideal blackbuck habitat . The Pranahita River flows along the eastern boundary, while the Godavari River runs along the southern edge, creating a spectacular ri…

📍 Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Shivaram) is located along the holy River Godavari in Mancherial and Peddapalli districts, Telangana . Established in 1987 exclusively for the protection of marsh crocodiles (Mugger crocodiles) , it spans 36.29 square kilometres of dry deciduous and riverine forests. The sanctuary is situated 10 km from Manthani , 50 km from Mancherial town , and approximately 240 km from Hyderabad . The Godavari River serves as the lifeline of the sanctuary,…

📍 Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana , about 24 km from Kothagudem and 12 km from Palvancha town . Established in 1977 , it spans 635.4 square kilometres of dry deciduous teak forests. The sanctuary derives its name from the perennial Kinnerasani River , which flows through the heart of the forest and eventually joins the Godavari River . The riverine ecosystem creates stunning landscapes, waterholes, and excellent wildlife visibility.…