title: Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
text: # Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
  
  Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous 1030.85 km² Protected area in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 1030.85 km² is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department Comprises a unique and endangered forest type viz. the dry evergreen forests. The wildlife sanctuary is characterized by hilly slopes, rolling forested hills, and low valleys.
  
  ## Flora
  
  Dry evergreen forest type with species like Accacias, Cassias, Pongamia, Carissa are found in the sanctuary.
  
  ## Fauna
  
  Panther, Cheetal, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Wild Boar, and large numbers of reptile and bird species are found in the wildlife sanctuary.
  
  