Why is it in the news?
Tiger named ‘Explorer’ reintroduced into Papikonda National Park under Operation Stripes.
Category: Environment
Important Points:
● Located in East & West Godavari districts, Andhra Pradesh
● Lies along banks of Godavari River
● Rugged terrain with 62 named mountains
● Devara Konda highest peak; Verala Konda most prominent
● Recognised as Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA)
● Vegetation: Tropical moist deciduous forests
● Fauna includes Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, dhole
● Linked to unique dwarf goat breed “kanchu mekha”