Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary located in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the rarest eco-regions of the world because it harbors vast tracts of pristine mangrove forests. It is believed by conservationists to be one of the last remaining tracts of thick primary mangrove forests of South India, which is rapidly disappearing due to absence of protective measures.
| Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Mangroves in Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India | |
Location of Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Machilipatnam |
| Coordinates | 15°46′27″N 80°56′39″E |
| Area | 194.81 km2 (48,140 acres) |
| Governing body | Andhra Pradesh Forest Department |
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