amrabad tiger reserve for 28 September 2025

Amrabad Tiger Reserve Latest News

A 54-kilometre-long elevated road bridge that will take traffic over the Nallamala forests of the Amrabad tiger reserve promises to be a one-of-a-kind initiative in the country that could become a model for protecting forests and wildlife in other parts of India.

About Amrabad Tiger Reserve

• It is located in the Nallamala hills of the Eastern Ghats in Telangana state.
• It covers a total area of 2,611.39 sq.km, with 2,166.37 sq.km designated as the core area. 
• In terms of core area, it is the second-largest tiger reserve in India.
• This expansive reserve was originally part of the larger Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014.
• The reserve is renowned for its rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dense forests.
• Within the reserve lies the historic Nagalapuram fort.
• The Krishna River and its perennial streams originating within the reserve contribute to the water supply of major reservoirs such as the Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam.
• The Chenchu tribe is one of the major tribal communities that live in the ATR.
• Flora: 
  • Amrabad is characterized by dry deciduous forests, primarily made up of sal, teak, bamboo, and acacia trees. 
  • The forest is rich in medicinal plants and shrubs, which have long been used by local tribes for traditional remedies.
• Fauna:
  • Apart from tigers, the reserve supports a range of other big cats, such as leopards and wild cats, along with herbivores like sambar deer, chital (spotted deer), nilgai (blue bull), wild boar, and the Indian bison (gaur). 
  • Over 303 bird species have been identified in this region. Some important groups include Eagles, Pigeons, Doves, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Drongos, etc.

Source: DC