This sanctuary is located in
Chandrapur district in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. Majority of the area
is under thick forest that is wood land, with small patches of grass lands
distributed over the entire protected area.
Flora
:
The
land vegetation is Southern Tropical Dry deciduous type. Teak is the dominant
tree specie. Other major tree species found in this sanctuary are - Ain, Arjun,
Behda, Bija Pterocarpus Bhera, Bel, Chichwa, Dhawada, Ghoti, Hiwar Kalam, Mahua,
Mowai, Rohan, Salai, Semal Shisham, Sisoo, Shivan, Surya, Sirus, and Tendu.
Fauna
:
Chaprala
Wildlife Sanctuary is a home of variety of wild animals. Out of 23 species of
mammals recorded in this area, there are 4 species of mammals, which are of
endangered status, namely Tiger, Leopard, Jungle cat, Sloth Bear, and Wild dog.
There are 131 species of avifauna recorded in the Protected Area of which as
many as three bird species are of endangered status.
There are 2 species of reptiles, which are of endangered status namely Indian
Python, and Common Indian Monitar. Others include Black Buck, Wild Boar, Spotted
Deer, Sambar, Barking Deer, Blue Bull, Common Langoor, Harep, Jackal, Mungoose,
Peacock, Jungle Fowl, and Flying Squirrel.
