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Source: The post is based on the article “Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023
Why in the News?
The Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre is being opened in the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary.
What is the Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre?
1) Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre (EG-NIC) is a unique project located in the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
2) The center offers an immersive experience highlighting the diverse ecosystems of the Eastern Ghats stretching from Odisha to Tamil Nadu.
3) It aims to inform, educate and inspire visitors to care about the rich biodiversity of the Eastern Ghats mountain range.
4) The center is a collaboration between wildlife artists, illustrators, sculptors, architects, wildlife biologists, translators and content creators.
Where is Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary?
| Specifications | Details |
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Named after | A local hill named Kambalakonda |
| Forest Type | Dry evergreen forest mixed with scrub and meadows |
| Terrain | The terrain is hilly with steep slopes |
| Flora | Indian screw tree, Bush plum tree, Jungle berry bunches |
| Fauna | 1)Animals: Indian leopard, Indian pangolin, Madras treeshrew, Barking Deer, Jackal 2)Snake: Russel’s viper or Daboia russelii; 3)Birds: Indian Golden oriole, Indian peafowl, Banded Bay Cuckoo |
Where are the Eastern Ghats?
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