Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve is located in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India, encompassing parts of Chittoor and Kadapa districts.
[1] The reserve is a floristic hotspot, home to many endemic and rare plants, including the endangered species like the golden gecko (Calodactylodes aureus).
[3] The Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve aims to fulfill three main functions: conservation of the region's biodiversity; development that is ecologically sustainable; and logistic support for research, education, and awareness.
The reserve's establishment has been pivotal in protecting several endangered species and their habitats.
[4][5] The reserve faces several challenges, including habitat destruction and the impacts of climate change, which have forced wildlife to venture into human-populated areas in search of water and food.