Template:Infobox protected area Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary was created on 6 May 1981 and is located in Nayagrh, Odisha, India, adjacent to the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary. It is Template:Convert of sanctuary land, home to bears, elephants, leopards, sambar deer and spotted deer.[1]
The sanctuary is located where the Mahanadi River passes through a gorge in the Eastern Ghats mountains. Elevations range from near sea level to about Template:Convert.Template:Cn
Baisipalli is located in the Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests ecoregion. The two major plant communities are mixed deciduous forests including Sal (Shorea robusta) and riverine forest.[2]
In 2007, the Satkosia Tiger Reserve was designated, which comprises Baisipali and the adjacent Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary.
Due to its flora and fauna and beautiful landscapes, this sanctuary is an ideal tourist destination.[3]
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Baisipalli PA :: Odisha Wildlife Organisation. www.wildlife.odisha.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
External links
- Sanctuaries at a Glance
- Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary at Orissa Forest Development Corporation
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