About Pench Tiger Reserve:
- Location: It is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hills in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh and shares the southern boundary with Maharashtra.
- It has been declared a National Park and a tiger reserve.
- It derives its name from its life line-the River Pench which flows from North to South.
- It comprises the Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, the Pench Mowgli Sanctuary, and a buffer.
- Vegetation: The forests in Pench tiger reserve are classified into three types:
- South Indian Tropical Moist Deciduous (slightly moist)
- Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Teak Forests and
- Southern Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest
- Flora: The reserve boasts a diverse range of flora, including teak, saag, mahua, and various grasses and shrubs.
- Fauna: The area is especially famous for large herds of Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, Gaur (Indian Bison), and wild boar.
