Amangarh Tiger Reserve UPSC

  • Amangarh Tiger Reserve is located in Amangarh in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • It is an extension and a buffer to Jim Corbett National Park.
  • In 2012, Amangarh Tiger Reserve was officially notified as a Tiger Reserve.
  • In 2022, the Uttar Pradesh government plans to upgrade Amangarh Tiger Reserve and rename it as ‘New Jim Corbett’.
  • Area: The tiger reserve has an area of 95 square kilometers (36.79 square miles).
  • Hills: It is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas.
  • River: The Ramganga River flows near the tiger reserve.
  • Flora: Sal, Teak, Sheesham, Semal, Dhak, Jamun, Ber, Jatropha etc.
  • Fauna: Tiger, Asiatic Elephant, Leopard, Cheetal, Sambhar, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Jungle Owlet, Red Jungle Fowl, Grey Hornbill, Indian Rock Python, Indian Cobra, Indian Chameleon etc.
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