Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

12 Nov 2024 10:21:14 am

Tags : Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Topic: Protected Areas

Why in the news?

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is set to offer a ropeway safari, providing visitors with an aerial view of the jungle.
The proposal, presented by French company POMA SAS, aims to boost wildlife tourism while preserving the ecosystem. The project promises minimal disturbance to wildlife and potential job opportunities.

Source: The Times of India

About Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve:

It is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
It includes Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is the largest and oldest Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.
The total area of the reserve is 625.4 sq. km.
The origin of the name \"Tadoba\" lies with the name of the god \"Tadoba\" or \"Taru\",worshipped by the tribes that live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari regions. \"Andhari\" refers to the Andhari River that meanders through the forest.
The reserve has corridor linkages with Nagzira-Navegaon and Pench Tiger Reserves within the State.
Biogeographically, it falls in the Central Plateau province of the Deccan Peninsula.
It comprises Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous forests.
There are two lakes and one waterway in the reserve, Tadoba Lake, Kolsa Lake, and the Tadoba River.
Bamboo, Teak, Ain, Bija, Dhauda, Haldu, Salai, Semal, and Tendu trees are commonly found here.
The notable faunal species include the tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, gaur, chital, and sambar.
As many as 280 species of birds are found, apart from reptiles (54 species), amphibians (11 species), and fishes (84 species).