Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
26-08-2023
01:03 PM
1 min read
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Overview:
The forest department is preparing to inaugurate a wildlife safari within the buffer zone of the recently established Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR).
About Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve:
- Location: It lies in the southeastern part of Rajasthan in Bindi district.
- It is in continuation with the buffer area of Ranthambore tiger reserve on the North-eastern side and Mukundara Hills tiger reserve on the southern side.
- It was notified as a tiger reserve on May 16, 2022.
- River: Mez, a tributary of the Chambal River, passes through the tiger reserve.
- Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest
- Topography: It varies from gentle slopes to steep rocky cliffs, from the flat-of hills of Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravallis.
- Flora:
- The habitat is dominated by Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) trees.
- Other important flora includeS Khair (Acacia catechu), Ronj(Acacia Leucophloea), Amaltas(Cassia fistula), Gurjan (Lannea coromodelica) , Saler (Boswellia serrata) etc.
- Fauna:
- The area is dominated by Leopards and Sloth bears.
- Other important fauna include Jungle cat, Golden jackal, Hyaena, Crested Porcupine, Indian Hedgehog, Rhesus macaque, hanuman langur etc.
- It is also the natural habitat for the Indian Star tortoise.
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Q1) What is a Tiger Reserve?
A protected area statutorily designated for the conservation of the striped big cats is referred to as Tiger Reserve. However, a tiger reserve may also be a national park or wildlife sanctuary.