Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary

Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, located in Latehar district, Jharkhand, is India’s first and only wolf sanctuary.

About Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary

• Established: 1976.
• Location: Within the Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand.
• River: Burha River flows through the sanctuary.
• Purpose: Dedicated to conservation of Indian Grey Wolves.
  

Indian Grey Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes)

• Scientific Name: Canis lupus pallipes.
• Range: Southwest Asia and Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, etc.).
• Habitat: Sal forests (Shorea robusta).

Distinct Features

• Den Sites: Located farther from human settlements.
• Prefer higher slopes and thicker shrub cover for dens.
• Denning season coincides with Sarna faith practice:
  • Sarna Dharma followers avoid entering Sal forests from November to February.
  • Provides a natural, undisturbed breeding environment.
• Behavior:
  • Smaller packs compared to other wolf subspecies.
  • Less vocal.
  • Primarily nocturnal hunters (dusk to dawn).
• Ecological Role: Maintains ecological balance by regulating prey populations as a top predator.

Protection Status

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