About Kali Tiger Reserve:
- It is located in the central portion of the Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district of Karnataka.
- The Tiger Reserve comprises two important protected areas of the region viz., Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park.
- These two protected areas are contiguous to each other and form a single tract of the protected area located in the biologically sensitive Western Ghats.
- It shares a border with Bhimghad Wildlife Sanctuary in the north, which is further connected to Radhanagari and Koyna wildlife sanctuaries in Maharashtra.
- To the west, Kali Tiger Reserve shares borders with five protected areas in Goa.
- The terrain is incredibly diverse, ranging from rolling hills and steep escarpments to riverine valleys and plateaus.
- River: The Kali River, which forms the major source of water for Uttara Kannada, flows through the tiger reserve, hence the name.
- Vegetation: It is a blend of semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, interspersed with patches of bamboo and grasslands.
- Flora: The reserve is rich in plant diversity, featuring species like teak, silver oak, eucalyptus, and various medicinal plants.
- Fauna:
- Animals found in the Tiger Reserve include Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Bison, Wild dog, Sambar, Spotted deer, Sloth bear, Wild boar, Hanuman langur, Bonnet macaque, etc.
- The area holds one of the highest populations of Great Indian Hornbills in the Western Ghats.
- It is also home to rare black panthers.
