Radhanagari Game Reserve
| Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|||
| Location: | India | ||
| Next city: | Kolhapur 46 km NE | ||
| Surface: | 351.16 km² | ||
| Founding: | 1958 | ||
| Visitors: | 17,557 (2000-2001) | ||
| Address: | http://www.mahaforest.nic.in/sanctuary_detail.php?sat_id=27&sid=33 | ||
The Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is a game reserve in the Indian state of Maharashtra , located in the Satara district and was founded in 1958. It belongs to the coastal mountains of Western Ghats and is thus part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage . The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources has classified the area in Category IV. It is the oldest national park in Maharashtra. In 1985 the area was significantly expanded to include some forest areas. In addition to numerous animal and plant species that are worth protecting, the national park is also of religious, cultural and archaeological importance. Around 50 small temples can be found here, dating from the time of the Shatavahana dynasty about 2000 years ago.
flora
Here you will find the evergreen tropical rainforest, which is characteristic of the northern part of the Indian west coast. There are 425 registered plant species. Climbing plants such as Acacia concinna and Entada rheedii are particularly common , but medicinal and aromatic plants such as Carissa carandas or the curry tree can also be found here. Bamboo is not often found here. Groups of trees considered sacred by the locals have also been placed under protection.
fauna
The game reserve is home to 47 species of mammals, 59 reptiles, 264 species of birds and 66 butterflies. The 20 different amphibians can be observed mainly during the rainy season. The Gaur who lives here is particularly well-known and is also known as the Indian bison due to its English name .