Match the following:

List-I (Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh)		List-II (Endangered Species)
A.	CoringaI.	I.	Great Indian Bustard
B.	Gundla Brahmeswaram	II.	Jerdon's Courser
C.	Rollapadu	III.	Saltwater Crocodile
D.	Sri Lankamalleswara	IV.	Tiger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Key Points

• Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is known for the conservation of the Saltwater Crocodile and the mangrove forest ecosystem.
• Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary is a habitat for the Tiger, among other wildlife species.
• Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary is crucial for the protection of the Great Indian Bustard, which is an endangered bird species.
• Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary is known for the conservation efforts for the Jerdon's Courser, a critically endangered bird.

Additional Information

• Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh:
  • Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary: Located near Kakinada, it is part of the Godavari mangrove ecosystem and is known for its saltwater crocodiles and diverse bird population.
  • Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated in the Nallamala Hills, it is home to various species including the Tiger, Leopard, and several bird species.
  • Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in the Kurnool district, it is primarily known for its efforts to conserve the Great Indian Bustard and other grassland species.
  • Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary is located near Kadapa and is notable for the critically endangered Jerdon's Courser, a bird species rediscovered in the 1980s after being thought extinct.
• Endangered Species:
  • Saltwater Crocodile: Found in coastal regions and mangrove swamps, these reptiles are the largest of all living reptiles.
  • Great Indian Bustard: One of the heaviest flying birds, it is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
  • Jerdon's Courser: A nocturnal bird native to southern India, it was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1986.
  • Tiger: The largest cat species, tigers are endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.