Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary

The Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the Indian state of Maharashtra, is situated in Satara District, was established in 1958. It is part of the Coast Mountains Western Ghats and is therefore part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. From the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, the area was classified in category IV. It is the oldest National Park of Maharashtra. In 1985 the area was significantly expanded by several forest areas. Apart from numerous worth protecting animal and plant species of the National Park also has a religious, cultural and archaeological significance. Here are some 50 small temples to find that originate from the time of Shatavahana Dynasty about 2000 years ago.

Flora

Here lies the evergreen tropical rain forest, which is characteristic of the northern part of India's west coast. There are 425 registered plant species. Particularly widespread are climbing plants such as Acacia concinna and Entada rheedii, but also medicinal and aromatic plants such as Carissa Carandas or the curry tree can be found here. Bamboo is not often found here. Also considered by the locals as sacred groves have been placed under protection.

Fauna

The game reserve is home to 47 species of mammals, 59 reptiles, 264 birds and 66 butterflies. The 20 different amphibians can be observed mainly during the rainy season. Particularly well known is living here Gaur, called because of the English designation as Indian Bison.