Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area established in 1980, covering 136 square kilometers along the banks of the Pranahita River in Mancherial district, Telangana. Located approximately 35 kilometers from Mancherial town at the border of Telangana and Maharashtra, it features southern tropical dry deciduous forests, scrub jungle, and grasslands. The sanctuary is renowned for its healthy blackbuck population and diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and numerous bird and reptile species.