Explanation – Bor Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary which was declared a tiger reserve in July 2014. It is located in the Wardha District of Maharashtra. The reserve covers an area of 138.12 sq.km, which includes the drainage basin of the Bor Dam. It has Dry Deciduous Forest. Teak, tendu, bamboo, tarot, and gokhru are some of the abundant species. Apart from tigers, the reserve is home to several other mammals like leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, Indian bison (gaur), chital, wild boars, and more. It is the smallest tiger reserve in India by area. The Bor Tiger Reserve is traversed by the Bor River, which plays a significant role in the ecology and biodiversity of the reserve. The Bor Tiger Reserve is strategically located between the Pench Tiger Reserve and the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in the Nagpur and Chandrapur districts of Maharashtra. This region acts as a crucial tiger corridor connecting these two tiger reserves.

Source: Forum IAS