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According to the recently released 'EnviStats India-2024' report, the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) ranks first among India's 55 tiger reserves in terms of leopard population, with an estimated 360 leopards.
About The Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR)
It is located in Andhra Pradesh's Nallamala hill ranges (an extension of the Eastern Ghats).
This is the largest tiger reserve in the country, covering an area of 5937 square kilometers.
It has the greatest tiger population in the Eastern Ghats.
It's called after two important dams in the area: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and Srisailam Dam.
The NSTR consists of two wildlife sanctuaries: the Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary (GBM).
The river Krishna flows through this reserve for around 270 kilometers.
The topography comprises of plateaus, mountains, gorges, and deep valleys.
Vegetation
- Tropical dry deciduous forests have an undergrowth of bamboo and grasses.
Flora
- The area supports numerous endemic species, including Andrographis nallamalayana, Eriolaena lushingtonii, Crotalaria madurensis Var, Dicliptera beddomei, and Premna hamiltonii.
Fauna
Tiger, leopard, wolf, wild dog, and jackal are among the most prominent faunal species.
The prey species include Sambar, Chital, Chowsingha, Chinkara, Mouse Deer, Wild Boar, and Porcupine.
The river Krishna is home to muggers, otters, and turtles.
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