Phen Wildlife Sanctuary
| Phen Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Interactive map of Phen Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Mandla |
| Area | 110.74 km² |
| Established | 1983 |
| Governing body | Madhya Pradesh Forest Department |
Phen Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Established in 1983, it spans 110.74 square kilometres.[1] The sanctuary serves as a buffer zone for the Kanha Tiger Reserve, with which it shares a biological corridor.[2][3][4]
Flora and Fauna
The sanctuary is characterized by dense sal and mixed deciduous forests. It is a critical habitat for the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Sloth bear, and Sambar deer.[5] It also hosts nearly 200 bird species within its landscape.[6][7][8]
See also
References
- ^ "National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India" (PDF). Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Govt approves mining projects near key tiger corridors in MP". The Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Phen Wildlife Sanctuary - WildTrails | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Holidays". wildtrails.in. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Let's get Versed with the finest Tiger Landscape of Kanha". www.kanhanationalparkonline.in. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ Large carnivore and prey status in Phen Wildlife Sanctuary (PDF) (Report). WWF India. 2021.
- ^ Chalbanjare. "Phen Sanctuary Zone Kanha Guide 2026 | Buffer Safari Zone Near Mukki Gate, Best Time, Permits & Tips". chalbanjare.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
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- ^ "Large carnivore and prey status in Phen Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh, India". www.wwfindia.org. Retrieved 2026-01-04.