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Papikonda National Park

Kumari Sonali

Papikonda National Park:

A recent study has documented 51 species of herpetofauna in Papikonda National Park.

  • Papikonda National Park is located in the East Godavari and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Established in 2008, the park lies along the banks of the Godavari River, encompassing a rugged landscape with steep slopes, hills, and deep valleys.
  • The geology of the park is characterized by the Eastern Ghats range
  • Devara Konda is the highest point.
  • The national park has been recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area by BirdLife International.
  • A unique dwarf breed of goat known locally as the “kanchu mekha” is found in this region.
  • Wildlife in Papikonda includes Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, and Indian wild dog (dhole).
  • The park is also home to various deer species, including sambar and spotted deer.

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