The forest department is preparing to inaugurate a wildlife safari within the buffer zone of the recently established Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR).
About Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve:
- Location: It lies in the southeastern part of Rajasthan in Bundi district.
- It is in continuation with the buffer area of Ranthambore tiger reserve on the North-eastern side and Mukundara Hills tiger reserve on the southern side.
- It was notified as a tiger reserve on May 16, 2022.
- River: Mez, a tributary of the Chambal River, passes through the tiger reserve.
- Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest
- Topography: It varies from gentle slopes to steep rocky cliffs, from the flat-of hills of Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravallis.
- Flora:
- The habitat is dominated by Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) trees.
- Other important flora includeS Khair (Acacia catechu), Ronj (Acacia Leucophloea), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Gurjan (Lannea coromodelica), Saler (Boswellia serrata) etc.
- Fauna:
- The area is dominated by Leopards and Sloth bears.
- Other important fauna includes Jungle cat, Golden jackal, Hyaena, Crested Porcupine, Indian Hedgehog, Rhesus macaque, hanuman langur etc.
- It is also the natural habitat for the Indian Star tortoise.