अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
Q1: Why is Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary chosen for Project Cheetah?
Nauradehi is the largest sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh (1,197 sq km) and features expansive open grasslands created by voluntary village relocations, providing the ideal prey density and savannah terrain for Cheetah introduction.
Q2: What makes Nauradehi a prime sanctuary for Indian Wolves?
Nauradehi is one of the premier breeding refuges in central India for the endangered Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), with multiple thriving packs hunting across the undulating open grasslands and dry deciduous scrub.
Q3: What is Cheola Lake inside Nauradehi?
Cheola Lake is a beautiful natural water body inside the sanctuary equipped with an observation watchtower, serving as the central gathering point for tigers, leopards, wolves, and winter migratory birds.
Q4: How far is Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary from Jabalpur and Bhopal?
Nauradehi is approximately 100 km northwest of Jabalpur (about 2.5 hours drive) and 210 km east of state capital Bhopal via NH45.
Q5: Where can tourists stay when visiting Nauradehi?
Accommodations include Forest Rest Houses at Mohli and Jhapan, government eco-cottages, and hotels located in nearby towns such as Tendukheda, Damoh, and Sagar.