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Amangarh Tiger Reserve

Santhosh Kumar 31/10/2023

Amangarh Tiger Reserve upsc mind map
Context
Amangarh Tiger Reserve
An extension of Jim Corbett National Park
Changes
Marginal increase in tiger population
Unintended consequences
For leopards in the area
What is the Issue?
Tigers' territorial nature
Territory
One big cat over 8 square kilometers
Result
Leopards pushed out
Leopards entering human habitats
Consequences
Over 35 leopards captured
16 human deaths from leopard attacks
Amangarh Tiger Reserve expansion
Viewed as potential solution
Protect big cat habitats
Prevent future conflicts
About Amangarh Tiger Reserve
Location
Amangarh, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh
Terai region
Area
Approximately 578 sq km
Boundaries shared with
Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand
Historical context
Part of Jim Corbett National Park
Remained in Uttar Pradesh after Uttarakhand creation
Establishment
Declared a tiger reserve
In 2012
Flora
Vegetation types
Grasslands
Wetlands
Dense forests
Fauna
Mammals
Tigers, Elephants, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer, Sloth Bear, Porcupine
Birds
Hornbill, Red Jungle Fowl, Pea Fowl, Bengal Florican
Reptiles
Monitor Lizard, Turtles, Gangetic Dolphin, Mugger, Gharia, etc.

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