Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

UPSC Reference: Environment |

Key Facts

  • Location: Chandrapur district, Maharashtra.

  • One of Maharashtra's most important tiger reserves.

  • Combines:

    • Tadoba National Park

    • Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Characterised mainly by tropical dry deciduous forests.

  • Important flora:

    • Teak

    • Bamboo

    • Tendu

    • Bija

    • Dhaoda

    • Salai

  • Important fauna:

    • Tiger

    • Leopard

    • Gaur

    • Dhole

    • Sloth bear

    • Sambar

    • Chital

    • Marsh crocodile

It has ecological linkages with other central Indian protected areas, including Pench and Nagzira-Navegaon.

Key Pointer

Tadoba-Andhari → Chandrapur → Maharashtra → Dry deciduous → Tigers