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Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

April 8, 2026

Recently, a melanistic (black-colored) spotted deer, commonly known as a chital, has been spotted at the Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary near Nagpur.

About Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • Location: It is spread over Pauni tehsil in Bhandara district and Umred, Kuhi, and Bhivapur Taluka of Nagpur district in
  • It is surrounded by the Wainganga River and the Gose Khurd Dam along the northeast boundaries of the sanctuary.
  • The forest along the Wainganga River connects this sanctuary to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. 
  • Flora:
    • The forest hosts teak, bamboo, tendu, mahua, and other indigenous tree species.
  • Fauna: The sanctuary is home to resident breeding tigers, herds of Gaur, wild dogs, and also rare animals like flying squirrels, pangolins, and honey badgers

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