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News: A New Study Identifies Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary as a Vital Refuge for Tiger Recovery and Wildlife Conservation in Rajasthan.
About Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Karauli district of Rajasthan.
- It is the northern extension of the Ranthamboree National Park.
- Associated river: It is bounded on the west by the Banas river and on the south by the Chambal river .
- Area: It spans about 674 sq.km.
- Establish year: It was established in 1983.
- Terrain: The terrain is characterized by some valleys and river gorges, locally referred to as ‘khos’.
- Vegetation: It is predominantly characterized by dry deciduous vegetation.
- Flora: Trees such as dhok, khair, and tendu are found here.
- Fauna: It supports diverse wildlife, including Bengal tigers, leopards, Indian foxes, jungle cats, caracals, common sloth bears, Indian grey wolves, and striped hyenas.
- It is also home to Asiatic wildcats, grey mongooses, rusty-spotted cats, Indian porcupines, nilgai, chinkara, sambar, and chital (spotted deer).
- It hosts more than 200 bird species, including kingfishers and Indian peafowl, contributing to its rich biodiversity.
- It plays a critical role in maintaining ecological connectivity between the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve and Kuno National Park.
- Religious and cultural importance: The Kaila Devi Temple is located within its boundaries.
