Jim Corbett National Park : Death Of Vikram, an Old Bengal Tiger
Uttarakhand recently witnessed the death of Vikram, a 21-year-old Bengal tiger and one of the most well-known residents of Jim Corbett National Park.
- Jim Corbett National Park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
- It is a part of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
- It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and was later renamed in 1957 in memory of Jim Corbett, a famous hunter turned conservationist, who played a key role in the establishment of the park.
- It is not only the first national park in India but also the first to come under the Project Tiger
- It is spread over the Bhabar and lower Shivalik regions with a deep-water table.
- The tract is porous with boulders and sand deposits.
- The Ramganga River (West) and its important tributaries – Sonanadi, Palain, and Mandal, constitute the primary water source for the region.
- Additionally, the Kosi River runs adjacent to the national park.
