Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary

News- The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary holds the distinction of being India’s first and only wolf sanctuary dedicated to conserving the Indian grey wolf. Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary.

About Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary

• Location– It is located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand.
• It was declared a sanctuary in 1976.
• Significance– It is India’s first and only wolf sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation of the Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes).
• Association– The Sanctuary is an integral part of Palamau Tiger Reserve.
• Wildlife– The sanctuary is home to many species of wild animals including spotted deer, wild boar, hyena, bear and wolf.

About Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) It is a subspecies of the grey wolf, found across Southwest Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Distinct features: It lives in smaller packs and is less vocal compared to other wolf subspecies. It is primarily nocturnal, hunting from dusk to dawn. Habitat– It is well-adapted to warmer climates and typically inhabits scrublands, grasslands, and semi-arid agroecosystems. Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Classified as Endangered, with the Indian population estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals. CITES: Appendix I Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I