Rangayyanadurga Four–horned antelope Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge in Jagalur, Karnataka, India.
Rangayyanadurga Four-Horned Antelope Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected reserve in Jagalur that provides crucial habitat for rare four-horned antelope herds. The landscape features grasslands and scrubland vegetation that support these endangered animals in their natural setting.
The reserve came under government protection in 2011 to preserve the four-horned antelope species from further decline. This action followed decades of habitat loss that had reduced the animal population to critical levels.
Local communities across thirty villages participate in conservation efforts through the eco-sensitive zone program, supporting the preservation of native wildlife species.
The best time to visit is between November and February, when drier weather makes wildlife observation easier and roads more passable. During these months, animal sightings are more likely and the overall experience more comfortable.
The four-horned antelopes have two main horns between the ears and two smaller ones on the forehead, a rare anatomical feature among hoofed animals. This unusual horn arrangement makes them immediately recognizable to those who know what to look for.
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