Dholpur–Karauli Tiger Reserve

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The Rajasthan Forest and environment minister recently said in the Assembly that residents of villages in Dholpur–Karauli Tiger Reserve (DTR) will not be displaced without their consent.

About Dholpur–Karauli Tiger Reserve

• It is located in the eastern part of Rajasthan, spanning across the Dholpur and Karauli districts.
• It shares ecological continuity with the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve to the west and lies close to the Chambal River on the east, which serves as a natural boundary and water source for the region.
• It was officially declared in 2023, becoming Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve and India’s 54th tiger reserve. 
• It covers an approximate area of 1,111 sq.km.
• The terrain is characterised by undulating plateaus, rugged hills, ravines, and dry deciduous forests, typical of the Aravalli and Vindhyan ranges.
• Vegetation: The vegetation primarily consists of dry deciduous forests, interspersed with grassy patches, thorny shrubs, and riverine belts. 
• Flora: Some of the common tree species found here include:
  • Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) – the dominant tree species across much of the reserve.
  • Khair (Acacia catechu)
  • Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon)
  • Babool (Acacia nilotica)
• Fauna: 
  • The reserve hosts tiger, leopard, sloth bear, Indian wolf, striped hyena, herbivores such as spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, chinkara, and wild boar, and small mammals including Indian hare, porcupine and jungle cat.
  • More than 250 species of birds have been documented here.

Source: TOI

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