Satkosia Tiger Reserve

Source:  TH Context: Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha faces human-wildlife conflict as 674 families have been relocated from forest areas under the tiger conservation initiative. Despite resettlement efforts, STR remains one of the four notified tiger reserves in India without a single tiger. About Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Location: Spans Angul, Cuttack, Boudh, and Nayagarh …

Madhav National Park

Source:  TOI Context: The Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been declared India’s 58th Tiger Reserve and the 9th in the state. About Madhav National Park: Location: Shivpuri district, Chambal region, Madhya Pradesh. Established: 1958. Area Covered: 354 sq km. Flora and Fauna: Dry deciduous forest with teak, sal, and dhok trees; home to …

India finalises deals for cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia:

GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Environment and conservation related issues.   Context: India will release cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia into the wild at Kuno Palpur in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, possibly by the end of this year. To begin with, there will be 12 cheetahs from South Africa and eight from Namibia. More …