Source: The Times of India
Why in News?
The Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has been officially declared Maoist-free, enabling systematic wildlife monitoring. Recent camera trap surveys indicate a thriving leopard population (over 70 individuals), positioning Sunabeda as a potential Leopard Haven in Central India.
About Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
- A major biodiversity hotspot and a proposed Tiger Reserve in western Odisha.
- Established in 1983.
- Part of the Deccan Peninsula biogeographic zone.
- Functions as an important ecological corridor in Central India.
Location & Extent
- District: Nuapada, Odisha
- Inter-State Link: Adjoins Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh
