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Wildlife Sanctury :
Location: Western Ghats Of Maharashtra
Coverage Area: 130.78-sq-km
Main Attraction: The Home Of Giant Indian Squirrels.
Best Time To Visit: October To May
The sanctuary is located in the northern part of the Western Ghats. It is
spread over the three districts Pune, Thane and Raigad. There is a shrine
in the forest with the Jyotirlinga, temple of Lord Shiva. Two major
tributaries of river Krishna namely Bhima and Ghod originate from this
area. The valley is a splendid combination of plant and animal life.
Flora :
The main forest of this sanctuary is the southern tropical semi evergreen
forest. Tourists can find wide range of plant life, magical herbs, and
shrubs. Dominant species are Mango, Jamun, Hirda, Behda, Bamboo, Shrub,
Herbs, Climber, Grass, and Fern.
Fauna :
The area is rich in fauna since there is variety of forest types in the
sanctuary. The wild life found here includes Leopards, Barking Deer,
Sambar, Wild Boar, Langur, and Hyena. Among the birds one will be able to
find Malabar Grey Hornbill, Quaker Babbler, Malabar Whistling Thrush,
Green Pigeon, Black Eagle, Grey Jungle Fowl and many, many more. One might
get to see the great butterfly brigade and Malabar Giant Squirrel, one of
the largest of tree squirrels found over here, well over three feet long
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