Source: TH
Context: Four elephants were found dead, with five others in poor health, at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
About Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve:
- Location: Situated between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Status: Designated a national park in 1968, it gained Tiger Reserve status in 1993.
- Topography: Known for valleys, hills, and plains with the historic Bandhavgarh Fort, associated with Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana, prominently located.
- Vegetation: Features tropical moist deciduous forests, including sal, mixed forests, and grasslands, with bamboo on the lower slopes.
- Flora: Includes notable species like Saj (Terminalia tomentosa), Dhaora (Anogeissus latifolia), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), and Amla (Emblica officinalis).
- Fauna: Hosts the Royal Bengal Tiger noted for the highest density of tiger population in India and globally.
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