Bhadra Tiger Reserve Latest News
Recently, wildlife activists have raised questions about the recent death of a leopard in the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and demanded a probe into the incident.
About Bhadra Tiger Reserve
- Location: It is situated in the midst of the Western Ghats region of Karnataka.
- It boasts of a substantial tiger population and as such the sanctuary was declared the 25th Project Tiger reserve of India in 1998.
- The reserve is unique as it is nestled within several hill ranges. The habitat has a good population of elephants and is also an Elephant Reserve.
- It is well drained by the river Bhadra and its tributaries.
- Vegetation: It has dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches.
- Other Tiger Reserves of Karnataka: Bandipura, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve.
Bhadra Tiger Reserve Flora & Fauna
- Teak, Rosewood, Mathi, Honne, Nandi and many medicinal plants etc.
- Tiger, Leopard, Leopard cat, Dholes, Indian Civet, ungulates like Gaur, Sambar and Barking Deer are common.
Bhadra Tiger Reserve FAQs
Q1: Which river flows through Bhadra Tiger Reserve?
Ans: Bhadra River
Q2: Which dam is built on the Bhadra River?
Ans: The Bhadra Dam or Lakkavalli Dam
Q3: Where is the birthplace of the Bhadra River?
Ans: Gangamoola
Source: TH
Last updated on January, 2026
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