Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

wildlife reserve, India

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The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife reserve in eastern Maharashtra, India. Established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1935 and declared a national park in 1955, it merged with the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary in 1995 to form the current reserve. The reserve spans 242 square miles (625.4 square km) and features dense forests of teak, sal, and other trees, interspersed with lakes and rocky cliffs.

Tadoba is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including approximately 41 species of mammals, such as tigers, leopards, and Indian bison. It also supports about 195 species of birds, 30 species of reptiles, and numerous amphibians, butterflies, and fish. The reserve's Tadoba Lake is a central water body, crucial for its ecosystem.12

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Tadoba National Park
…were merged to create the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in 1995. The area of the tiger reserve, including the areas of the national park and wildlife sanctuary, is 242 square miles (625.4 square km). The national park itself extends over an area of 45 square miles (117 square km).
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…were merged to create the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in 1995. The area of the tiger reserve, including the areas of the national park and wildlife sanctuary, is 242 square miles (625.4 square km). The national park itself extends over an area of 45 square miles (117 square km).
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