Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

News: Recently, a woman was killed in an incident of human-wildlife conflict that occurred in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR).

About Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

• It lies in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest National Park.
• The total area of the tiger reserve is 1,727 Sq.km, which includes the Tadoba National Park, created in the year 1955.
• The Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was formed in the year 1986 and was amalgamated with the park in 1995 to establish the present Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve.
• It is one of India’s 47 project tiger reserves existing in India.
• The word ‘Tadoba’ is derived from the name of God “Tadoba” or “Taru,” and “Andhari” is derived from the name of Andhari river that flows in this area.
• Tadoba National Park is divided into three main forest ranges: the Tadoba North Range, the Kolsa South Range, and the Moharli Range, which lies between the other two.
• The park is enriched by three primary water bodies: Tadoba Lake, Kolsa Lake, and the Tadoba River.
• Flora: Prominent tree species found in the park include Teak, Ain, Bija, Dhauda, Haldu, Salai, Semal, and Tendu.
  • Medicinal and economically significant trees such as Beheda, Hirda, Karaya Gum, Mahua (Madhuca), Arjun, and Bamboo are also commonly seen. Other species like Bheria and Black Plum further contribute to the ecological richness of the forest.
• Fauna: The reserve is home to several large mammals including the Bengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, and Sloth Bear.
  • Animals such as Gaur (Indian Bison), Nilgai, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer (Chital), Dhole (Indian Wild Dog), Striped Hyena, Small Indian Civet, and Jungle Cat and Barking Deer also inhabit the region.
  • Marsh Crocodile, Indian Python, and Indian Cobra, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, and Peacock are commonly found.