Bor Tiger Reserve UPSC

  • Bor Tiger Reserve is located in the Wardha district of Maharashtra, India.
  • In 1970, Bor Wildlife Sanctuary was initially established Wildlife Protection Act of India.
  • In 2014, the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary was upgraded to the status of a tiger reserve.
  • It is the 6th tiger reserve in Maharashtra and the 47th in the country.
  • Area: The Bor Tiger Reserve covers an approximate area of 138 square kilometers, which includes the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, the New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, and an additional 16 sq km area.
  • It is the smallest tiger reserve in the country.
  • River: Bor river flow through the park.
  • Lake: Bor Dam or Bor Tiger Lake located within the reserve.
  • Flora: Teak, Ain, Tendu, Bamboo etc.
  • Fauna: Bengal Tiger, Indian leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Indian Bison, Sambar Deer, White-rumped Vulture, Jungle Owlet, Indian Cobra, Monitor Lizard etc.
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