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Detailed explanation-1: -Rollapadu Bird (Wildlife) Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Known primarily as a habitat of the great Indian bustard. The sanctuary is close to the state’s border with Karnataka and is 45 km from the district headquarters of Kurnool.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are about 124 bird species like the Lesser florican, Demoiselle crane, Black stork, White stork, Harriers, etc; which share the grassland along with Great Indian Bustard. These plains are also a home to endangered mammals like the Golden jackal, Indian wolf, Black buck, Chinkara; etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Covering an area of 6.14 km2, it was established in 1988 to protect the great Indian bustard and the lesser florican and remains the only habitat in Andhra Pradesh for the bustard which is a critically endangered species.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary Located around 40 km away from Kurnool, the Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. The place is known for the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard, which is one of the rarest species of birds found.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka Located in Karnataka, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest national park in the state. Submerged in the thick forests of the Kannada district, it provides a rich diversity of flora and fauna.