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Location: |
over the Araveli & Vindhyachancal
mountain ranges |
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Area covered: |
422.94 Sq Kms |
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Main Wildlife Found: |
Leopard, Hyena,
Jackal, Fox. Jungle cat, Porcupine, Spotted Deer, Wild Bear,
Four-Horned antelope, Nilgai |
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Best Time to Visit: |
October - June |
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Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary
Sitamata Sanctuary spread over the Araveli and Vindhyachancal mountain
ranges and is the only forest region where teak trees of building
value are found. In this sanctuary, around 50% trees are of teak.
Besides these salar, tendu, amla, bamboo bel are also found in
abundance. The leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, jungle cat, porcupine,
spotted deer, wild bear, four - horned antelope and Nilgai are the
animals found here. But the most conspicuous animal of this sanctuary
is the flying squirrel which can be seen gliding from one tree to
another after sunset. Its activities are nocturnal and during the day
the day it hides in the hollow. The best time to see this squirrel is
between February & March at Arampura Forest Guest House, when most of
the trees shed their leaves and it is easier to spot the squirrel on
the branches of leafless trees |