Bhadra Tiger Reserve

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