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News: The Jharkhand Forest Department has initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison (also Known as Gaur) at Palamau Tiger Reserve.
About Palamau Tiger Reserve
- Palamau Tiger Reserve is in the western part of the Chotanagpur plateau, and it is the only tiger reserve in the state of Jharkhand.
- The tiger reserve is spread over two districts– Latehar and Garhwa and forms a part of the Betla National Park.
- It has an undulating topography with valleys, hills and plains. Three rivers that flow through the valleys include North Koyal, Auranga and Burha.
- The area is draught drone with Burha being the only perennial river.
- The geological formation consists of gneiss and includes granite and limestone. The area is also very rich in minerals like Bauxite and Coal.
- The Palamau Tiger Reserve falls under the lndo-Malayan realm and is known for its floral and faunal diversity.
- Flora: The vegetation in Palamau is primarily dominated by Sal forests, mixed deciduous forests and bamboo groves.
- Fauna: Important keystone and principal species found in the reserve include Tiger, Leopard, Sambar, Four-horned Antelope, Pangolin, Indian Ratel, Cheetal, Wolf, Elephant, Mouse Deer, Indian Otter.
- Palamau has good corridor connectivity with other tiger habitats such as Bandhavgarh, Sanjay-Dubri, Achanakmar and Kanha Tiger Reserves. The important corridors include:
- Palamau-Badalkhol-Achanakmar-Kanha
- Palamau-Sanjay-Bandhavgarh
