Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location	Andhra Pradesh, India
Nearest city	Nellore, India
Coordinates	14°0.55′N 79°27.83′E / 14.00917°N 79.46383°E / 14.00917; 79.46383 [1]
Area	1,030.85 square kilometres (254,730 acres)
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Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous 1030.85 km² Protected area in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz. ^{[2] [3]}

Geography

Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 1030.85 km² is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department ^[2] Comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz. the dry evergreen forests. The wildlife sanctuary is characterized by hilly slopes, rolling forested hills, and low valleys.^{[ citation needed]}

Flora

Dry evergreen forest type with species like Accacias, Cassias, Pongamia, Carissa are found in the sanctuary.^{[ citation needed]}

Fauna

Panther, Cheetal, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Wild Boar, and large numbers of reptile and bird species are found in the wildlife sanctuary.^{[ citation needed]}

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