Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary
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Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in Bijapur district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1]
| Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nearest city | Kirandul |
| Coordinates | 18°19′N 80°50′E |
| Area | 262.12 km2 (101.21 sq mi) |
| Established | 1985 |
Description
Flora and fauna
The protected area consists of a mixture of moist and dry tropical deciduous forests. Major fauna include sambar deer, gaur, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, Indian jackal, striped hyena, and Indian wild buffalo. Major avifauna include darters, wood peckers, Indian peafowl, jungle fowl, green pigeons, quails, and parrots.[2]