Kali Tiger Reserve

Category: Environment / Tiger Reserves / Western Ghats

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Kali Tiger Reserve is located in Karnataka.

  • It forms part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.

  • The reserve was earlier known as Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve.

  • It encompasses important forests around the Kali River.

  • Wildlife includes tiger, leopard, elephant, gaur and the Malabar giant squirrel.

  • Prelims Focus: Karnataka, Western Ghats, Kali River and former name.