Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, Vegetation, Fauna, Latest News

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Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Latest News

Recently, a young male tiger was found dead inside due to territorial infighting inside the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh.

Location: It is situated in the state of Chhattisgarh.
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.
Tribal Community: 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.