Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: Bhadra Tiger Reserve in Chikkamagaluru is attracting more tourists, scientists, and photographers.
About Bhadra Tiger Reserve:
Situated in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, Bhadra Tiger Reserve is unique for being nestled within several hill ranges. It has served as both an Elephant Reserve and the 25th Project Tiger Reserve of India since 1998, boasting a substantial tiger population.
Well-drained by the river Bhadra and its tributaries, it features a variety of vegetation including dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches. Other Tiger Reserves in Karnataka include Bandipura, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi, and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve.
