Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: In News
India’s first 8-lane tunnel is all set to open which is built beneath the Mukundra hills tiger reserve.
- Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve is located in Rajasthan.
- It is also known as the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It is situated in a valley formed by two parallel mountains, viz. Mukundra and Gargola.
- It encompasses the area of Mukandra National Park, Darrah Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar Sanctuary, and part of Chambal Sanctuary (from Garadia Mahadev to Jawahar Sagar Dam), forming its core/critical tiger habitat.
- It is strategically located between Ranthambore and Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, making it a vital corridor for tiger movement.
- It is located on the eastern bank of the Chambal River and is drained by its tributaries.
- Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest
- Kala Dhok, or Kaladhi, is the predominant species, along with Khair, Ber, Kakan, Raunj, etc.
- Leopard, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Chinkara, Spotted Deer, Small Indian Civet, Toddy Cat, Jackal, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Common Langur, etc.
