Achanakmar Tiger Reserve

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According to officials, a tigress named Jhumri helped in reviving the tiger population in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (ATR).

About Achanakmar Tiger Reserve

• Location: It is situated in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. 
• Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1975 and was declared a tiger reserve in 2009. 
• It is part of the huge Achanakmar – Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve.
• It is one of three tiger reserves in Chhattisgarh. It plays a crucial role in the tiger corridor network, vital for the movement of wildlife.
• It has a corridor connecting Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and plays a critical role in the dispersal of tigers among these reserves.
• River: The Maniyari River flows right from the centre of this reserve, which is the forest’s lifeline.
• Tribe: It is home to the Baigas, (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group), Gond and Yadav communities residing inside of this tiger reserve.
• Vegetation: Tropical moist deciduous vegetation covers the majority of the area.
• Flora: Sal, bija, saja, haldu, teak, tinsa, dhawara, lendia, khamar, and bamboo bloom here, along with over 600 species of medicinal plants.
• Fauna: It includes the tiger, leopard, bison, flying squirrel, Indian giant squirrel, chinkara, wild dog, hyena, sambar, chital, and over 150 species of birds.

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