About Amrabad Tiger Reserve:
- It is located in the Nallamala hills of the Eastern Ghats in Telangana
- It covers a total area of 2,611.39 sq.km, with 2,166.37 sq.km designated as the core area.
- In terms of core area, it is the second-largest tiger reserve in India.
- 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.
- The Krishna River and its perennial streams originating within the reserve contribute to the water supply of major reservoirs such as the Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam.
- 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:
- Apart from tigers, the reserve supports a range of other big cats, such as leopards and wild cats, along with herbivores like sambar deer, chital (spotted deer), nilgai (blue bull), wild boar, and the Indian bison (gaur).
- Over 303 bird species have been identified in this region. Some important groups include Eagles, Pigeons, Doves, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Drongos, etc.
