Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

11 Nov 2024 12:16:49 pm

Tags : Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

Topic: Protected Areas

Why in the news?

The Bihar government will develop the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS) as the state\'s second tiger reserve.
The Valmiki Tiger Reserve, which is the state\'s only national park, has reached its capacity, and now the state government is finalizing modalities for translocating the big cats to KWLS.
The Centre has given its in-principle approval to develop KWLS as another tiger reserve.

Source: The Times of India

About Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:

It is located in the Kaimur District of Bihar.
It is nestling in the Vindhyachal hill ranges.
It forms catchment areas to Kav, Sone and Durgawati river systems with important tributaries.
It is connected with Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary of UP, which again has links with Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve and Panna landscape in Madhya Pradesh through stepping stone forests of Marihan, Sukrit, Chunar ranges and wildlife sanctuaries of Ranipur (UP).
Vegetation:
- This region has a thick covering of mosaic prairie, tropical dry deciduous backwoods, and swampy bogs.
Fauna:
- The main animals found are Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian boars, sloth bears, sambar deers, chitals, four-horned antelope and nilgais.
Flora:
- The plants found here include Salai, Siddha, Indian Rosewood (Sheesham), Jamun, Teak, Koraiya,Saal, and Jheengar.