Q. Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
Answer:
Andhra Pradesh
Notes: Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India and the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board rediscovered the Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) in Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, after two centuries. This sanctuary, part of Project Elephant, houses Asian elephants and features diverse flora and fauna. The frog, once considered endemic to Sri Lanka, highlights ancient biogeographical connections dating back 15 million years.