Bhadra Tiger Reserve Latest News
A black panther and a leopard were recently spotted drinking water side by side, creating a rare and unforgettable moment in the wild.
About Bhadra Tiger Reserve
- It is located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, spreading over the Chikmagalur and Shimoga districts.
- 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.
- The reserve is shaped in the form of a saucer, having mostly undulating terrain with valleys and steep hillocks.
- It is well drained by the river Bhadra and its tributaries.
- Vegetation: It has dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches.
- Flora: Teak, Rosewood, Mathi, Honne, Nandi and many medicinal plants, etc.
- Fauna:
- Tiger, Leopard, Leopard cat, Dholes, Indian Civet, ungulates like Gaur, Sambar, and Barking Deer are common.
- Birdlife in the reserve is abundant, and around 250 species of avifauna have been identified.
Source: NDTV
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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