Nagarjunasagar – Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR)

 Nagarjunasagar – Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR)

  • Nagarjunasagar – Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is India’s largest tiger reserve, spread across the Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
  • It lies within the Eastern Ghats and is drained by the Krishna River, which flows through the reserve.
  • The reserve is home to key wildlife species such as the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, dhole, and spotted deer, along with rich floral diversity.
  • It is an important component of Project Tiger and plays a vital role in the conservation of the tiger and the Eastern Ghats ecosystem.
  • The reserve also serves as a crucial wildlife corridor, supporting biodiversity conservation and maintaining ecological connectivity in southern India.

 

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