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Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR)

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​Why in News?

A famous tiger named Bhola, which was popular among tourists visiting the Phato zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) in Uttarakhand, recently died.

​About Corbett Tiger Reserve

Location and Historical Background

The Corbett Tiger Reserve is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. It was originally established as Hailey National Park in 1936.

It is the first national park in India and was also the first national park to come under the Project Tiger initiative.

Terrain and Geographical Features

The reserve extends across the Bhabar and lower Shivalik regions, which are characterised by a deep water table. Its terrain is undulating, with several valleys.

Rivers

The major rivers flowing through the valleys of the reserve include the Ramganga, Pallaen and Sonanadi.

Vegetation

The vegetation consists primarily of North Indian tropical moist deciduous forests and tropical dry deciduous forests. The landscape includes sal and mixed forests, grasslands and riparian vegetation.

The grasslands are locally known as ‘Chaur’. These grasslands have developed in areas associated with abandoned settlements or past clearings.

Flora

The reserve has extensive vegetation comprising evergreen sal and associated tree species, including sheesham and kanju, particularly along the ridges.

Fauna

Corbett Tiger Reserve supports a rich diversity of wildlife. Major species include tigers, elephants, leopards, sambar, hog deer and spotted deer.


 

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