SARISKA TIGER RESERVE -
ENVIRONMENT
News: SC halts all mining activities
around Sariska Tiger reserve
What's in the news?
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Even after 46 years since its designation as a
Tiger Reserve, Sariska, one of the initial 12 reserves in the country, still
awaits proper land ownership acknowledgment in the state's revenue records.
Sariska Tiger Reserve:
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It is situated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Sariska Tiger Reserve spans
across 800 square kilometers and is nestled within the Aravali Hills.
Historical Backdrop:
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Originally a hunting ground for the Maharaja of
Alwar, Sariska was designated as a natural reserve in 1955 and later declared a
national park in 1979.
Conservation Milestone:
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Renowned as the first reserve globally to
successfully relocate tigers, Sariska has played a pivotal role in tiger
conservation efforts.
Tourist Attractions:
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Besides its wildlife, Sariska is renowned for its
historical and cultural landmarks, including Pandu Pol, Bhangarh Fort,
Ajabgarh, Pratapgarh, Siliserh Lake, and Jai
Samand Lake.
Topography:
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The reserve boasts a diverse terrain comprising
rocky landscapes, scrub thorn arid forests, grasslands, hilly cliffs, and
semi-deciduous woodlands.
Vegetation:
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Sariska's vegetation primarily consists of Northern
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests and Northern Tropical Thorn Forests, dominated
by dhok trees covering approximately 90% of the sanctuary.
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Other species such as salar, kadaya, gol, ber,
Banyan, gugal, bamboo, kair, and adusta are also found here.
Fauna Diversity:
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In addition to tigers, Sariska Tiger Reserve is
home to a rich variety of wildlife, including leopards, sambhar, chital,
nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur, hyena, and
jungle cats.