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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Kambalakonda WLS
Mains level: Not Much
Central Idea
- The Eastern Ghats Biodiversity Centre situated along the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary’s periphery, near PM Palem in Visakhapatnam, features a new Nature Interpretation Centre.
About Kambalakonda WLS
| Details | |
| Location | Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Establishment | Declared in 1970 under the Wildlife Protection Act of India |
| Area | Approximately 71 square kilometers (27 square miles) |
| Ecosystem | Dry evergreen forests and scrubland |
| Biodiversity | Home to Indian leopards, deer species, wild boar, jackals, reptiles, birds, and medicinal plants |
| Flora | Predominantly dry evergreen forests with moist deciduous patches |
| Tourism and Recreation | Offers trekking, bird watching, and nature walks |
| Accessibility | Easily accessible from the city of Visakhapatnam |
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