THE BORRA CAVES ,VISAKHAPATNAM,ANDHRA PRADESH

• The fauna observed in the caves are predominantly bats, as well as the golden gecko.

                                          

•  The type of bat reported is the fulvous fruit bat (Rousettus leschenaultii) – a species which roosts in large caves, old buildings, dungeons and dark areas of old forts. This species has short and slender musculature with large, well developed eyes. 

                                        

• They feed on flowers and fruits, particularly jamun, guava, silk, cotton and mango.The forests in the area are of semi-evergreen deciduous type. The flora in the cave consist of mosses and brown-to-green algae. 

                                             

• Since many of the species found are endangered, mining operations are considered to be in violation of the Environmental Protection Act.