If there is one state in India that is renowned for its diversity of wildlife it is Andhra Pradesh.
The state is strategically located in the central region of India and is a true representative of the magnificent flora and fauna of the country.
With varied topography, right from the hills of Nallamala and the Eastern Ghats to the shores of Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh supports diverse ecosystems, which, in turn, support a rich variety of wildlife.
The vegetation in the state is most dry deciduous with a blend of Pterocarpus, Teak, Anogeissus, Terminalias and Dalbergias.
The Eastern Ghats are renowned for their biodiversity and one can find endemic plants and animals.
Today, wildlife in Andhra Pradesh boasts of tigers, panthers, wolves, wild dogs, sloth bears, hyenas, black bucks, chinkaras, nilgais, cheetals, sambars and a wide range of birds and reptiles.
The huge coastline of the state offers a nesting ground for sea turtles and the backwaters of Pulicat Lake provide feeding grounds for birds, such as grey pelicans and flamingoes.
The estuaries of Godavari and Krishna rivers have mangroves, which support fishing cats and otters.
The state is strategically located in the central region of India and is a true representative of the magnificent flora and fauna of the country.
With varied topography, right from the hills of Nallamala and the Eastern Ghats to the shores of Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh supports diverse ecosystems, which, in turn, support a rich variety of wildlife.
The vegetation in the state is most dry deciduous with a blend of Pterocarpus, Teak, Anogeissus, Terminalias and Dalbergias.
The Eastern Ghats are renowned for their biodiversity and one can find endemic plants and animals.
Today, wildlife in Andhra Pradesh boasts of tigers, panthers, wolves, wild dogs, sloth bears, hyenas, black bucks, chinkaras, nilgais, cheetals, sambars and a wide range of birds and reptiles.
The huge coastline of the state offers a nesting ground for sea turtles and the backwaters of Pulicat Lake provide feeding grounds for birds, such as grey pelicans and flamingoes.
The estuaries of Godavari and Krishna rivers have mangroves, which support fishing cats and otters.
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