Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Kolhapur, Maharashtra India

Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary is situated in the District of Kolhapur in Maharashtra. The sanctuary is located in the area that exists between the two chief reservoirs i.e. Laxmi sagar and the Shahu sagar. The sanctuary spreads over an area of around 351.16sq.kms. The place is very steep at some places and is very rich in bauxite ore. The best time for visiting the place is between the months of March-May.

The sanctuary is very rich in natural vegetation cover and comprises of various forests like Southern moist mixed deciduous forest, southern semi evergreen forests and southern evergreen forests. Below given are some common species of plants & trees found.

It is well known for Bison (500), which is the tallest and the most splendid of living Wild Oxen. Tourists can spot bull and calf running with its mother or a large herd grazing in the jungles, which is a treat to the eyes and one can recall with delight years later. Other animals, sheltered in the sanctuary are Leopard, Sloth bear, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Sambar, Giant Squirrel, Wild Dogs, counted among some of the major animals found in the protected area.

Gaur in Radhnagiri Wildlife Sanctuary - MaharashtraMany types of Reptiles, amphibians and bird species such as Vultures, Eagles, Jungle Fowl, Quails, Plovers, Sand Pipers, Owlets, Doves, Owls, Nightjars, Kingfishers, Bee-eater, Hornbills, Woodpeckers, Bulbul, Flycatchers, Warblers, Wagtails, and Sunbirds are also commonly seen over here.