Mapping:
Source: TNIE
Context: The Odisha government plans to introduce Sambar deer and Gaur (bison) in the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary, following the relocation of deer from Cuttack. Also, the Forest department is launching a ‘nocturnal trail’ for wildlife enthusiasts, particularly students and researchers.
About the sanctuary:
Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Khurda district, Odisha, marks the northeastern limits of the Eastern Ghats. Designated in 1982, it houses threatened wildlife and birds. The tropical climate exhibits distinct seasons—summer, rainy, and winter. The flora, a mix of evergreen and deciduous elements, has been influenced by biotic factors. Notable species include Dhaman, Bankapasia, Jamu, Gandhana, Kansa, Kusum, Marua, Sidha, Karanja, and Thorny bamboo. The sanctuary’s fauna includes elephants, Chital, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Pangolin, Sloth Bear, Indian Wolf, Hyena, and various mammals.
