Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve

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Marking the state’s first inter-state tiger translocation and the country’s second, a tigress is set to be airlifted from the Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to around 800 km away in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR) in Rajasthan’s Bundi in the next few weeks.

About Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve

• It is located in Rajasthan’s Bundi district.
• Spread over 1,501.89 sq.km., the reserve has a 481.90 sq.km. core area and a 1,019.98 sq.km. buffer zone.
• It is strategically positioned to serve as a crucial corridor between the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to the northeast and the Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve to the south. 
• It was notified as a tiger reserve on May 16, 2022.
• The Mez River, a tributary of the Chambal River, meanders through the reserve.
• The reserve’s topography is characterized by the rugged terrains of the Aravalli and Vindhyan mountain ranges, interspersed with valleys and plateaus. 
• Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest
• Flora:
  • The habitat is dominated by Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) trees.
  • Other important flora includes Khair, Ronj, Amaltas, Gurjan, Saler, etc.
• Fauna:
  • The area is dominated by leopards and sloth bears.
  • Other important fauna include the Jungle cat, Golden jackal, Hyaena, Crested Porcupine, Indian Hedgehog, Rhesus macaque, hanuman langur, etc.

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Key Facts about Pench Tiger Reserve 

• It is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hills in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh and shares the southern boundary with Maharashtra.
• It is named after the Pench River, meandering through the reserve from north to south.
• It comprises the Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, the Pench Mowgli Sanctuary, and a buffer.
• The area of the PTR and the surrounding area is the real story area of Rudyard Kipling’s famous “The Jungle Book”.
• Vegetation: The undulating topography supports a mosaic of vegetation ranging from a moist sheltered valley to an open, dry deciduous forest.
• Flora:
  • The reserve boasts a diverse range of flora, including teak, saag, mahua, and various grasses and shrubs.
  • Teak forests are found in about one quarter of the area. 
• Fauna:
  • The area is especially famous for large herds of Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, Gaur (Indian Bison), and wild boar.
  • The key predator is the tiger, followed by the leopard, wild dogs, and wolf.
  • There are over 325 species of resident and migratory birds, including the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Pitta, Osprey, Grey Headed Fishing Eagle, White Eyed Buzzard, etc.

Source: WEEK