About Kuno National Park:
- Location: It is located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh.
- It derives its name from the meandering Kuno River (one of the main tributaries of the Chambal River), which flows from south to north and divides the park into two sections.
- It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills.
- Originally established as Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981, it was upgraded to a national park in 2018.
- Terrain: The park’s terrain is dotted with plateaus, valleys, and seasonal rivers, creating varied ecosystems.
- Vegetation: The park boasts diverse vegetation, including tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah grasslands, and riverine forests.
- Flora: Dominant trees include Khair (Acacia catechu), Salai (Boswellia serrata), and Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana).
- Fauna:
- The protected area of the forest is home to the jungle cat, Indian leopard, sloth bear, Indian wolf, striped hyena, golden jackal, Bengal fox, and dhole, along with many bird species.
- It was selected under the ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’.
