Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary declared as 52nd Tiger Reserve of the country

Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary declared as 52nd Tiger Reserve of the country

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Category : National Published on: May 18 2022

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  • The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Rajasthan has been notified as India's 52nd tiger reserve.
  • This is Rajasthan's fourth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra.
  • The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had given in-principle approval to make Ramgarh  Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining areas a tiger reserve on July 5 last year.
  • The floristic diversity of this new tiger reserve makes it an important area for research and education.
  • Wild animals like Indian wolf, leopard, striped hyena, sloth bear, golden jackal, chinkara, nilgai and fox can be seen in the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve.
  • According to "Status of Tigers in India" report released in 2019, there are 2,967 tigers in 20 states across the country.
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