Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Latest News
Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve recently introduced new tourist-friendly reforms, including a fast-track safari entry system, relaxed rules for late-night arrivals, and improved full-day safaris.
About Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Location: It is located in the Chandrapur district in Maharashtra.
- It is the largest and oldest Tiger Reserve of Maharashtra.
- The origin of the name “Tadoba” lies with the name of the god “Tadoba” or “Taru”,worshipped by the tribes that live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari regions. “Andhari” refers to the Andhari River that meanders through the forest.
- The total area of the reserve is 625.4 sq. km. This includes Tadoba National Park, covering 116.55 sq. km, and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary, covering 508.85 sq. km.
- Corridor: The reserve has corridor linkages with Nagzira-Navegaon and Pench Tiger Reserves within the State.
- Habitat:
- Biogeographically, the reserve falls in the Central Plateau province of the Deccan Peninsula.
- The habitat has undulating topography in the north and is rich in biodiversity.
- Vegetation: Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous
- There are two lakes and one waterway in the reserve, Tadoba Lake, Kolsa Lake, and the Tadoba River.
- Flora:
- It is blessed with thick forests covered with teak trees and other vegetation such as crocodile bark, salai, tendu, karaya gum, and mahua madhuca.
- The reserve is adorned with patches of grass and bamboo shrubberies.
- Fauna:
- The notable faunal species include the tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, gaur, chital, and sambar.
- As many as 280 species of birds are found, apart from reptiles (54 species), amphibians (11 species), and fishes (84 species).
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve FAQs
Q1. Where is Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve located?
Ans. Maharashtra
Q2. Which two protected areas make up Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve?
Ans. Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary
Q3. In which biogeographical province does Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve fall?
Ans. Deccan Peninsula – Central Plateau
Source: OLT
Last updated on Dec 26, 2024
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