Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Location, Flora and Fauna, Latest News

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Amrabad Tiger Reserve Latest News

Four men using feral dogs to hunt monitor lizards were caught by forest officials in the Achampet division of Amrabad Tiger Reserve recently.

It is located in the Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts in the southern part of Telangana.
It covers a part of the Nallamala Forest, which is part of the Eastern Ghats chain.
It covers a total area of 2,611.39 sq.km, with 2,166.37 sq.km designated as the core area.
It is the second largest tiger reserve in the country in terms of core area.
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.
Major reservoirs like the Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam are fed by the river Krishna and its several perennial streams that originate in the ATR.
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:
- Major wild animals found are Tiger, Leopard, Wild dog, Indian Wolf, Indian fox, Rusty-spotted cat, Small Indian civet, Sloth bear, Honeybadger, Wild boar, etc.
- Over 303 bird species have been identified in this region. Some important groups include Eagles, Pigeons, Doves, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Drongos, etc.