Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is one of the oldest sanctuaries in Telangana. (Deccan deciduous forest). Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the border of Telangana, Maharashtra and Chattisgarh states.
• It was established on 30 January 1952 at present day Eturnagaram mandal headquarter in Mulug district.
• It was notified on 7 July 1999. Area- 803 sq km.
• The climatic conditions of this sanctuary located along the banks of River Godavari in Deccan plateau contribute to the growth of rich biodiversity.
• The largest tribal congregation in Asia, Medarama Jatara is celebrated once in every two years at Tadvai mandal headquarters located within the limits of this sanctuary.
• Many stone human dwellings of historic age and rakshasa gullu were found in this wildlife sanctuary.
• Primary plant species- Teakwood
• Fauna- Indian Bisons, Tigers, Antelopes, Blackbucks, Wolves, Sambars, Python, Nilgais.