Sariska Tiger Reserve
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Source-This post on Sariska Tiger Reserve is based on the article “46 yrs on, Sariska Tiger Reserve awaits transfer of over 60% land” published in “Times of India” on 16th May 2024.

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About Sariska Tiger Reserve

Sariska Tiger reserve
Source: Times of India
Specifications Details
Location1. It is situated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, within the Aravali Hills.
2. It is renowned for being the first reserve globally to have successfully relocated tigers.
HistoryIt was originally a royal hunting preserve for the Maharaja of Alwar. It was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and upgraded to a national park in 1979.
River The Ruparel River flows through the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India.
TerrainIt is characterized by rocky landscapes, arid scrub thorn forests, grasslands, cliffs, and semi-deciduous forests.
FloraIt is dominated by dhok trees, covering 90% of the area. Other species present include salar, kadaya, gol, ber, banyan, gugal, bamboo, kair, adusta, etc.
FaunaIt supports a diverse array of animals such as tigers, leopards, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur, hyena, and jungle cats.

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