A butterfly and moth survey is set to be conducted at the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu, Telangana.

About Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the oldest sanctuaries in Telangana, India, is a biodiversity hotspot known for its rich dry deciduous forests, diverse wildlife, and scenic location along the Godavari River. 
Key Details

• Location: Situated in the Mulugu district, near the borders of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.
• Area: The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 812 square kilometers (314 sq mi).
• Establishment: It was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the erstwhile Hyderabad Government on January 30, 1952, due to its rich biodiversity.
• Topography & Flora: The landscape features an undulating terrain of plains and hills, with many streams and springs. The vegetation is primarily southern tropical dry deciduous forest, featuring quality teak, thiruman, maddi, bamboo, and madhuca trees.
• Lifeline: The perennial Dayyam Vagu river divides the sanctuary into two halves. 

Wildlife
The sanctuary is home to a variety of animal species, including endangered ones: 

• Mammals: Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian bison (gaur), sambar deer, spotted deer (cheetal), nilgai, blackbuck, chinkara, four-horned antelopes (chousingha), wild boars, wolves, dholes (wild dogs), and Indian giant squirrels.
• Birds: A wide variety of bird species are found here, making it a bird watcher's paradise.
• Reptiles: Reptiles such as the Mugger crocodile, python, cobra, and krait also inhabit the region. 

Cultural Significance & Tourism

• Sammakka Saralamma Jatara: The sanctuary holds significant cultural importance as it hosts the biennial Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, one of Asia's largest tribal festivals, which attracts millions of devotees.
• Activities: Visitors can enjoy wildlife safaris (jeep safaris), bird watching, and exploring nearby attractions such as the Godavari River, Laknavaram Lake, and Bogatha Waterfalls.

The Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary offers a mix of rich ecological systems and cultural heritage, making it a key spot for conservation and eco-tourism in Telangana.

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