News Excerpt:
Farmlands of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar in Karnataka have reported an increase in human-tiger conflicts in the region, with five deaths in the last three months.
About Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR):
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR) is part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Geographical location:
- At an Ecological confluence: It is situated in two contiguous districts (Mysore and Chamarajanagar) of Karnataka and located at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- The Bandipur Tiger Reserve is surrounded by Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) in the North West (Kabini Reservoir separates the two); Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) in the South and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in the South West.
Climate:
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve has a typical Tropical Climate with variations in wet and dry seasons
- Rivers associated: BTR has River Kabini in its north and River Moyar in its south.
- Flora: Diverse vegetation ranging from dry deciduous to tropical mixed deciduous.
- Fauna: It has the largest population of wild Asian elephants in South Asia. It also comprises other mammals such as Bengal tiger, gaur, sloth bear, golden jackal, dhole, four-horned antelope, etc.
