Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR)

The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra has introduced an AI-based warning system to alert villagers about the movement of tigers in the area. This initiative aims to enhance human-wildlife conflict mitigation by using loudspeakers to notify nearby communities about the presence of tigers, giving them time to take necessary precautions.

About Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR)

TATR is Maharashtra's largest and oldest tiger reserve, located in the Chandrapur district. It is a key area in India’s efforts to conserve the Bengal tiger population.

Key Features of TATR:

1. Location:

   • Chandrapur district, Maharashtra.

   • It includes Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.

   • The reserve has vital corridor linkages with other tiger reserves like Nagzira-Navegaon and Pench within Maharashtra.

2. Historical Significance:

   • The name "Tadoba" is derived from a local tribal god, "Tadoba" or "Taru".

   • "Andhari" is named after the Andhari River that flows through the area.

3. Biogeographical Importance:

   • Located in the Central Plateau province of the Deccan Peninsula.

   • The terrain is undulating, and the reserve is rich in biodiversity.

4. Vegetation:

   • The reserve is home to Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous vegetation.

   • Prominent trees include teak, crocodile bark, salai, mahua, and others.

5. Flora and Fauna:

   • Flora: Thick forests with teak trees, along with other species like crocodile bark and karaya gum.

   • Fauna: The reserve is famous for tigers but also hosts leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, chital, and sambar.

6. Water Bodies:

   • The reserve contains two significant lakes: Tadoba Lake and Kolsa Lake, along with the Tadoba River, which support the area’s rich biodiversity.