Kuno National Park
Kuno National Park is a national park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, India. It derives its name from Kuno River. It was established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary with an initial area of 344.686 km2 (133.084 sq mi) in the Sheopur and Morena districts. In 2018, it was given the status of a national park. It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
| Kuno National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location in Madhya Pradesh Kuno National Park (India) | |
| Location | Sheopur and Shivpuri districts in Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Shivpuri, Sheopur |
| Coordinates | 25°40′00″N 77°10′00″E |
| Area | 748.76 km2 (289.10 sq mi) |
| Established | 1981 as Wildlife Sanctuary 2018 as National Park |
| Named for | Kuno River |
| Governing body | Divisional Forest Officer |
| Website | www |
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