About Amrabad Tiger Reserve:
- It is located in the Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts in the southern part of Telangana.
- It covers a part of the Nallamala Forest, which is part of the Eastern Ghats
- It covers a total area of 2,611.39 sq.km, with 2,166.37 sq.km designated as the core area.
- It is the second largest tiger reserve in the country in terms of core area.
- This expansive reserve was originally part of the larger Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014.
- The reserve is renowned for its rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dense forests.
- Within the reserve lies the historic Nagalapuram fort.
- Major reservoirs like the Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam are fed by the river Krishna and its several perennial streams that originate in the ATR.
- The Chenchu tribe is one of the major tribal communities that live in the ATR.
- Flora:
- Amrabad is characterized by dry deciduous forests, primarily made up of sal, teak, bamboo, and acacia trees.
- The forest is rich in medicinal plants and shrubs, which have long been used by local tribes for traditional remedies.
- Fauna:
- Major wild animals found are Tiger, Leopard, Wild dog, Indian Wolf, Indian fox, Rusty-spotted cat, Small Indian civet, Sloth bear, Honeybadger, Wild boar, etc.
- Over 303 bird species have been identified in this region. Some important groups include Eagles, Pigeons, Doves, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Drongos, etc.
