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Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
- Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is located in Latehar district, Jharkhand, within the Palamau Tiger Reserve.
- It is India’s first and only dedicated wolf sanctuary, located in Jharkhand.
- The landscape is inhabited predominantly by tribal communities, with over 80% followers of “Sarna Dharma” — a nature-worshipping faith.
About Indian Grey Wolf
- Indian Grey Wolf is a subspecies of the grey wolf found across Southwest Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
- Habitat: Scrublands, grasslands and semi-arid agroecosystems.
Characteristics
- It lives in smaller packs and is less vocal.
- It’s primarily a nocturnal hunter, active from dusk to dawn.
Conservation Status
- IUCN: Endangered
- CITES: Listed in Appendix I
- WPA, 1972: Schedule I