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The Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is like a lush oasis in a large, dry area that covers seven districts in the northeastern part of Kalyana Karnataka, Karnataka.

Facts About:

• It's located near the Chandrampalli Dam in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district.
• This sanctuary was officially established in 2011.
• It's special because it's the first dry land Wildlife Sanctuary in South India.
• This area in the Hyderabad Karnataka Region is known for having a lot of different plant species.
• You can find a mix of forests, including dry and moist deciduous areas, with Acacia and Teak trees on the edges.
• Some important plants include medicinal herbs, Red Sanders, and Sandalwood.
• As for animals, it's home to Black Bucks, Common Foxes, Four-horned Antelopes, Hyenas, Indian Wolves, and more.

                  There are also 35 different types of birds here.

• A special mention goes to the Lambani Tandas, a protected tribal community that lives in harmony with nature in this area.