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11 September, 2025
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Fear Among Villagers: In Bhati Ki Bagchi, on the edge of the reserve, villagers are fearful because a tigress named RBT-2507, recently released back into the wild, has been frequently seen near human settlements.
Region: Southeastern Rajasthan, specifically in the Bundi district.
Geological Elements: The reserve represents both Vindhyan and Aravalli geological elements.
Area:
Core area: 481.91 sq. km
Buffer area: 1019.98 sq. km
Total area: 1501.89 sq. km
Adjacency: Connected to the buffer area of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (northeast) and Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve (south).
Status: Officially notified as a tiger reserve on May 16, 2022.
Water Body: The Mez River (tributary of the Chambal) flows through the reserve.
Topography: Ranges from gentle slopes to steep rocky cliffs, covering features from the flat hills of the Vindhyas to sharp ridges and conical hillocks of the Aravallis.
Vegetation: Predominantly Dry Deciduous Forest.
Dominant Tree Species:
Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) is the most common tree.
Other Important Flora:
Khair (Acacia catechu)
Ronj (Acacia leucophloea)
Amaltas (Cassia fistula)
Gurjan (Lannea coromandelica)
Saler (Boswellia serrata)
Key Predators: Leopards and Sloth bears dominate the reserve.
Other Notable Animals:
Jungle cat
Golden jackal
Hyena
Crested porcupine
Indian hedgehog
Rhesus macaque
Hanuman langur
Source: PIB
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