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Prelims level: Similipal Tiger Reserve
Why in the News?
The Odisha government has translocated a female tiger from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Similipal Tiger Reserve, the State’s largest, to enhance the genetic diversity of its tiger population.
Why discuss this?
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About Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR):
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| Location | Located in the Mayurbhanj District, Northernmost part of Odisha, surrounded by high plateaus and hills. |
| Highest Peak | Twin peaks of Khairiburu and Meghashini, at 1515 meters above mean sea level. |
| Designation | Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1956; included in the Project Tiger national conservation program in 1973. |
| UNESCO Recognition | Included as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO in 2009. |
| Terrain | Mostly undulating and hilly, interspersed with open grasslands and wooded areas. |
| Vegetation | A mix of different forest types, predominantly Northern tropical moist deciduous and semi-evergreen patches. |
| Tribal Communities | Inhabited by various tribes including Kolha, Santhala, Bhumija, Bhatudi, Gondas, Khadia, Mankadia, and Sahara. |
| Flora | Home to 1078 species of plants, including 94 species of orchids, with Sal being the dominant tree species. |
| Fauna | Diverse wildlife including Leopard, Gaur, Elephant, Langur, Barking and Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Mongoose, Flying Squirrel, Porcupine, Turtle, Monitor Lizard, Python, Sambar, Pangolin, etc. |
PYQ:[2020] Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”? (a) Corbett (b) Ranthambore (c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam (d) Sunderbans |
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