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Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary

Feb. 12, 2026

The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently gave its nod for the use of 4.68 hectares of forest land from the Kapilash wildlife sanctuary for the much-awaited 111 km six-lane capital region ring road (CRRR) project to pass.

About Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • It is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha.
  • Vegetation: It is classified as an Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forest
  • Flora: It is dominated by sal trees and a rich variety of flora like amla, teak, and kadamba.
  • Fauna:
    • It is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, jungle cats, sloth bears, spotted deer, jackals, and various species of birds such as peacocks, junglefowl, and kingfishers.
    • It also supports several reptiles and unique species like pangolins and porcupines.

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