Ratapani Sanctuary - The Hindu 

Context: The Ratapani Sanctuary is stretching its arms to get the status of a tiger reserve, and the government is serious in this regard. 

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh
• Area: Over 825.90 sq km.
• Rivers: It runs parallel on the northern side of the Narmada River. The Kolar River forms the western boundary of the Sanctuary. 
• Significance: 
  • Has Bhimbetka rock shelters and rock paintings, a '' World Heritage Site '' declared by UNESCO.
  • Has Ginnourgarh Fort, POW camp, Keri Mahadeo, Ratapani dam, Jholiyapur dam, etc.
• Landscape: Hills, valleys, plateaus, and plains.
• Vegetation: Dry deciduous and moist deciduous forests 
• Fauna: Regal striped cat, Chinkara, Panther, Hyena, Jackal, Indian Fox, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Blue Bull, Chinkara, Black Buck, Chausingha, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, etc.