Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary

• In a first-of-its-kind, over 50 grass species were identified during workshop and survey on ‘Grasses Identification and Grassland Management’ at the Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary in the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR).
• The NSTR comprises two sanctuaries, namely the Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gundla Brahmeswaram Sanctuary.

ABOUT GUNDLA BRAHMESWARAM SANCTUARY.

• It is situated between Kurnool and Prakasam districts in Andhra Pradesh.
• Area- 1194 km sq
• It is situated on Gundla Brahmeshwaram plateau which runs from south to north of the Nallamala Hills.
• It is located between two important hill passes known as “Mantralamma kanuma” and “Nandi kanuma”.
• Gundlakamma river flows through the sanctuary on its eastern side.
• Renowned as one of the most picturesque forest areas in India, the sanctuary have mixed deciduous forest of Terminalia, Albizzia, Teak, Pterocarpuss, Anogeissius, Andug, Bamboo Dalbergia, Boswellia and Shisham at ease here.
• Fauna includes Wild Dog, Bonnet Monkey, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Langur, Pangolin, Chinkara,  Nilgai, Chowsingha, Mouse Deer, Python, Sambar, Crocodile and Monitor Lizard.
  • The main attractions of the Wildlife Sanctuary include Tufted Gray Langur and Mouse deer.