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Andhra Pradesh
View of Kolleru Lake, northeastern Andhra Pradesh, India.
The hills and forests of Andhra Pradesh are home to a diverse range of wildlife. Beyond common domestic animals, the region's hilly and forested areasâparticularly within the Eastern Ghatsâabound with several notable species, including:
- Tigers
- Blackbucks
- Hyenas
- Sloth bears
- Gaurs
- Chital (spotted deer)
In addition to these mammals, the state hosts dozens of bird species, such as flamingos and pelicans. The thorny and scrub-covered regions surrounding the Eastern Ghats are also notable for rare varieties like the Jerdonâs courser.1