Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve

12 Nov 2024 15:01:10 pm

Tags : Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve

Topic: Protected Areas

Why in the news?

Tigress RVT-2 from the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR) had not been sighted or captured by camera traps for nearly a month. After an intensive 3-4 day search by the Forest Department, her radio collar and skeleton were found.

Source: Down To Earth

About Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve :

It lies in the south-eastern part of Rajasthan in Bundi district with representation of both Vindhyan and Aaravalli elements.
It is in continuation with the buffer area of Ranthambore tiger reserve in the North-eastern side and the Mukundara Hills tiger reserve in the southern side.
The Mez River (a tributary of Chambal River) passes through this tiger reserve.
The terrain is mostly rugged and hilly.
The area is confined to biogeographic classification 4A which is the \'Semi-arid\' Zone of India.
The habitat is dominated by Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) trees.
It encompasses dry deciduous forest.
- Trees like Khair, Ronj, Amaltas, Gurjan, Saler, India ghost tree, Tendu etc. are found here.
It is home to Leopards, Sloth bears, Jungle cat, Golden jackal, Hyaena, Crested Porcupine, Indian Hedgehog, Rhesus macaque, hanuman langur etc.