Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TOI
Context: The Amangarh Tiger Reserve, an extension of the Jim Corbett National Park, has seen a marginal increase in its tiger population. However, this growth in the tiger population has had unintended consequences for the leopards in the area.
What is the Issue?
The territorial nature of tigers, with one big cat ruling over 8 square kilometers, is causing leopards to be pushed out of the forests. This phenomenon has led to leopards venturing into human habitats, resulting in over 35 leopards being captured in such areas and 16 people being killed in leopard attacks. The expansion of the Amangarh Tiger Reserve is seen as a potential solution to protect big cat habitats and prevent future conflicts.
About Amangarh Tiger Reserve:
| Aspect | Information |
| Location | Located in Amangarh, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. |
| Situated in the Terai region, covering approximately 578 sq km. | |
| Shares boundaries with Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. | |
| Originally part of Jim Corbett National Park, remained in Uttar Pradesh after the creation of Uttarakhand. | |
| Establishment | Declared a tiger reserve in 2012. |
| Flora | Vegetation includes grasslands, wetlands, and dense forests. |
| Fauna | Mammals: Tigers, Elephants, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer, Sloth Bear, Porcupine |
| Birds: Hornbill, Red Jungle Fowl, Pea Fowl, Bengal Florican, | |
| Reptiles: Monitor Lizard, Turtles, Gangetic Dolphin, Mugger, Gharia, etc. |
