How many tigers are there in Betla National Park?
How many tigers are there in Betla National Park?
A tiger census by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) had recorded presence of three tigers in the 1,026 square kilometre PTR area. Not agreeing completely with the WII study, the state wildlife department had claimed that there may be more than five tigers in the entire reserve.
In which state is palamu National Park?
Jharkhand
Palamau Tiger Reserve (Jharkhand), Palamau Tiger Reserve comprises of Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary and Betla National Park.
How many tiger projects are there in Jharkhand?
The Palamau Tiger Reserve is one of the nine original tiger reserves in Jharkhand, India and the only one in this state. It forms part of Betla National Park and Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary….
| Palamau Tiger Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1129.93 km2 |
| Established | November, 1973 |
Where is the Palamau Tiger Reserve located?
The Palamau Tiger Reserve is located in the western side of Latehar district on the Chhotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand.
Where is Palamau Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand?
The Palamau Tiger Reserve is located in the western side of Latehar district on the Chhotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand. The forest is surrounded by the Netarhat Forest in the South, Auranga River in the North, Latehar Forest Division on the East and Garhwa Forest Division and Sarguja District of Chhattisgarh on the West.
What is the biodiversity of Palamau Tiger Reserve?
The Palamau Tiger Reserve is very important for its biodiversity. The project area is constituted mainly of Sal forests, mixed deciduous forests and bamboo groves. The reserve zone is the watershed area for 3 important rivers Koel, Burha and Auranga.
Are there any white vultures in Palamu Tiger Reserve?
Over 140 species of birds (including peafowl) have been sighted in the reserve. Two white vultures were spotted by the officials of Palamu Tiger Reserve in Chainpur in 2013. They were seen on the sand bed of River North Koel, said sources. This is the first time in 10 years that a vulture has been sighted in Palamu.
Which is the only Tiger Reserve in India?
The Palamu Tiger Reserve is one of the nine original tiger reserves in India and the only one in the state of Jharkhand, India. It forms part of Betla National Park and Palamu Wildlife Sanctuary.