(THE GIST OF PIB) Amrabad Tiger Reserve

(MARCH-2024)

The leopard population increased considerably in Amrabad Tiger Reserve, according to the ‘Status of Leopards in India’ report released recently.

Location: It is located in the Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts in the southern part of Telangana.
It is one of the largest tiger reserves in India. It is the second-largest Tiger Reserve in terms of core area.
Earlier, it was part of 'Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, but post-state bifurcation, the northern part of the reserve was vested with Telangana state and renamed 'Amrabad Tiger Reserve'. The southern portion continues to be 'NSTR' with Andhra Pradesh.
ATR covers a part of the Nallamala Forest and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.
Major reservoirs like the Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam are fed by the river Krishna and its several perennial streams that originate in the Tiger Reserve.

Major wild animals found are Tiger, Leopard, Wild dog, Indian Wolf, Indian fox, Rusty-spotted cat, Small Indian civet, Sloth bear, Honeybadger, Wild boar etc.
Some important bird species include Eagles, Pigeons, Doves, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Drongos etc.