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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE


Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is the oldest National park of the Maharashtra State and one of India’s 28 Project Tiger Reserve . It is Located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India at distance of 40 km from chandrapur.The name of Tadoba National Park is derived from the name of a local God ‘Taru’. Tadoba was established in 1935 and declared a National Park in 1955. Andhari wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1986, and in 1995, both the park and the sanctuary were merged to establish the present Tiger Reserve. In Tadoba there are 80 species of mammals, 280 species of Birds, 100 species of Butterflies, 26 species of spiders, 30 species of Reptiles including 25 species of snakes, 5 species of Amphibians, 23 species of Fishes evidence.  There are 280 species of birds recorded in Tadoba which includes 50 species of migratory birds and 158 species of resident birds. . Tadoba is a paradise for nature’s lovers. Tadoba is famous for its natural heritage and second Tiger Reserve in the state. It also known as the ‘Jewel of Vidarbha’ covering area of 625 sq.km. This includes Tadoba and Andhari Range.

Tadoba National Park                   116.55 Sq.km.
Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary            508.85 Sq.km.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve       625.40 Sq.km.
Reserved Forest                          577.96 Sq.km.
Core zone                                   218.76 Sq.km.
Buffer zone                                 357.02 Sq.km.
Tourisum zone                              49.62 Sq.km.

Geographic Locations:-

1.     Longitude :  79 13’13” E and 79 33’ 34” E
2.     Latitude :     20  4’ 53” N and 20 25’ 51” N

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