Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR)

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Karnataka recently refused Kerala's request to increase the number of state-owned buses through Bandipur Tiger Reserve at night, maintaining the status quo of four buses each.

About Bandipur Tiger Reserve

• It is situated in the Mysore and Chamarajanagar revenue districts of southern Karnataka. 
• It is located at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
• Geographically, it is an “ecological confluence” of the Western and Eastern Ghats.
• It was once a hunting ground for the rulers of the neighbouring kingdom of Mysore.
• It is part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• BTR is surrounded by:
  • Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) in the North West (Kabini Reservoir separates the two).
  • Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) in the South.
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in the South West.
• Rivers: It is surrounded by River Kabini in its north and River Moyar in its south.
• Climate: Bandipur has a typical tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
• Flora:
  • It comprises diverse vegetation of dry deciduous to tropical mixed deciduous.
  • It includes rosewood, Indian kino tree, sandalwood, Indian laurel, clumping bamboo and giant clumping bamboo etc.
• Fauna:
  • It is a shelter for the largest population of wild Asian elephants in South Asia. 
  • It comprises other mammals such as Bengal tiger, gaur, sloth bear, golden jackal, dhole and four-horned antelope etc.

Bandipur Tiger Reserve FAQs

Q1. In which state Bandipur Tiger Reserve is found?

Ans. It is situated in the Mysore and Chamarajanagar revenue districts of southern Karnataka. 

Q2. Which river forms the northern boundary of Bandipur Tiger Reserve?

Ans. Kabini River

Q3. What is the climatic classification of Bandipur Tiger Reserve?

Ans. Tropical Climate

Source: TH