About Amangarh Tiger Reserve:
- It is situated in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and forms a part of the Terai-Bhabar ecosystem, a unique stretch of forests at the foothills of the Himalayas.
- It was originally a part of the Jim Corbett National Park. After the state of Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000, Jim Corbett fell entirely within Uttarakhand's boundaries, while the Amangarh sector remained in Uttar Pradesh and was later declared a tiger reserve in 2012.
- The landscape here is a blend of dense forests, rolling hills, grassy meadows, and pristine water bodies.
- Flora:
- The most dominant tree in Amangarh’s landscape is Sal (Shorea robusta), which forms large, continuous forests across the reserve.
- Alongside sal, species like Khair (Acacia catechu), Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), and Haldu (Adina cordifolia) thrive abundantly.
- Fauna:
- Mammals: Tiger, Elephant, Swamp Deer, Sambar, Cheetal, Gangetic Dolphin, Hog Deer, Kakar, Langur, Sloth Bear, Porcupine, Otter.
- Birds: Hornbill, Red Jungle Fowl, Pea Fowl, Bengal Florican, Fishing Eagle, Serpent Eagle, Osprey, Woodpeckers, Shama, Indian Pitta, Paradise Flycatcher, Orioles, Emerald Dove.
- Reptiles: Monitor Lizard, various freshwater Turtles, Indian Rock Python, Mugger Crocodile, and Gharial.
