Amrabad Tiger Reserve: Conservation and Tribal Interface
The Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR), located in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts, is one of India’s largest tiger habitats, covering about 2,611 sq. km. It forms part of the Deccan Plateau ecosystem, characterized by rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dry deciduous forests. The Krishna River sustains its ecology and contributes to major reservoirs like Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar. The reserve hosts rich biodiversity, including tigers (around 36 as per recent estimates), leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, and over 300 bird species, inc
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