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Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary

Kumari Sonali

Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary:

The Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha was officially declared ‘Maoist-free’ in January 2026, leading to a major breakthrough in wildlife monitoring.Recent camera trap data reveals a flourishing leopard population (estimated over 70), marking its transition from a conflict zone to a potential Leopard Haven.Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is a sprawling biodiversity hotspot and a proposed Tiger Reserve located in the western reaches of Odisha.Established in 1983, it is part of the Deccan Peninsula biogeographic zone and serves as a vital ecological bridge in Central India.

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