About Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in the Balasore District of Odisha.
- It is spread across the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.
- It is connected to Simlipal National Park through hills called Sukhupada and Nato.
- It is characterized by its complex topography, which includes rolling hills, valleys, and plateaus that contribute to its microclimates.
- The local tribal communities, including the Santhal and Munda, maintain a deep-rooted spiritual connection to Kuldiha.
- The sanctuary is also home to unique geological formations, such as the ancient rock shelters adorned with petroglyphs that date back thousands of years.
- Vegetation: It contains mixed deciduous forest.
- Flora: It is dominated by species such as Sal (Shorea robusta) and various bamboo species.
- Fauna:
- The dense forests of the region are home to wild animals like the elephants, leopards, deer, bison and Malabar giant squirrels.
- The forest also houses a variety of birds. Some of them are like white-rumped shama, parrot, hornbills, and peafowl.
