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Andhra has 94 base camps in National Parks
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Babul Supriyo. (File Photo: IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Amaravati/Delhi, March 9 : Curbs on mining, poaching, hunting, and human encroachment, are among several initiatives that the government of Andhra Pradesh has taken to protect national parks and sanctuaries located in the state.
On Tuesday, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Babul Supriyo, informed the Rajya Sabha that the Andhra Pradesh government has set up 94 base camps in protected areas and 8 strike forces have been stationed with protected area managers.
Timely payment of ex-gratia is made in case of death, injury, etc due to human-wildlife conflict.
On World Wildlife Day, a list of some biodiversity hotspots of Andhra Pradesh
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From Godavari mangroves to Papikonda National Park, here’s a look at Andhra Pradesh’s rich wildlife zones
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Black buck photographed at Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary | Photo Credit:
Srikanth Mannepuri
From Godavari mangroves to Papikonda National Park, here’s a look at Andhra Pradesh’s rich wildlife zones
Godavari mangroves
(170 kilometres from Visakhapatnam)
The Godavari mangroves located in East Godavari District stand as the first line of defence against frequent cyclones and tidal surges that hit the state. But that is not their only use. Located in the Godavari estuary, the mangrove is ecologically diverse and supports a wide range of wildlife.
‘It battled for life for two days after being brought to Rajamahendravaram on Feb. 11’
The sub-adult Leopard cat (
Prinailurus bengalensis) that had been rescued by the villagers and wildlife management authorities in the Rampa Agency in East Godavari district on February 11, died two days later due to major internal injuries while undergoing treatment offered by a team led by veterinarian Andra Phaneendra in Rajamahendravaram.
After rescuing the animal, the villagers of Pandiri Maamidkota had informed the authorities concerned, who shifted it to Rajamahendravaram for further treatment.
“The Leopard cat was subjected to some physical attack. Medical examination had revealed some internal injuries. It died after battling for life for two days,” C. Selvam, Divisional Forest Officer (Wildlife - Rajamahendravaram), told