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Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
- This wildlife sanctuary situated at a distance of 115 km from Hyderabad and 15 km from Medak district was founded near Pocharam lake.
- Once it was a hunting ground for the Nizam kings.
- This sanctuary is spread over an area of 130 sq km and is a visual treat with many trees and flowering plants.
- Pocharam lake is located beside the sanctuary. Antelopes and deer are present here.
- Temperature rises to 46’C during summer and falls to 6°C during winter.
- Flora- Mixed dry deciduous forest with patches of scrub and grassy plains. Terrain undulating with low hills and small water pools.
- Fauna- Panthers, Sloth Bears, Wild Boars, Cheetals, Sambars, Nilgai, Chowsinghas, Chinkare Hyenas, Jackals, Pythons, Ducks, Teals, Partridges & Quails. Average annual rainfall-800 mm.
