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Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve : Most Famous Tiger Dead

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve : Most Famous Tiger Dead

‘Chhota Bheem’, one of the most famous tigers of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, died while undergoing treatment for multiple fractures at Bhopal’s Van Vihar recently.

  • Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is nestled in the Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The name “Bandhavgarh” is derived from the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort, which sits atop a hill in the park.
  • According to legend, the fort was gifted by Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana, hence the name “Bandhavgarh” (Brother’s Fort).
  • It is spread over 1536 sq. km., which includes the 716 sq. km. core zone and 820 sq. km. of the buffer zone.
  • It is known to have one of the highest densities of tigers in the world.
  • The habitat is characterized by valleys, hills, and plains with the Bandhavgarh fort prominently seen as a major landmark.
  • The flora of the region comprises majorly Sal forests, mixed forests and grasslands.
  • Apart from tigers, the park is home to other significant species such as leopards, sloth bears, Indian bison (gaur), Asiatic elephants, and a variety of deer species, including sambar and chital.