Uttarakhand: In a outstanding discovery, a tiger was noticed for the primary time at Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, situated at an altitude of 2250 meters above sea degree. The tiger was noticed by a automobile crossing contained in the sanctuary. The sanctuary, which covers an space of 46 sq. kilometers within the Almora district, is understood for its wealthy biodiversity and scenic magnificence. It’s dwelling to quite a lot of wildlife, together with leopards, barking deer, wild boar, Himalayan black bear, and over 200 species of birds.
The sanctuary can also be named after Bindeshwar Mahadev Temple, an historical Hindu rock temple devoted to Lord Shiva, located on the very best level of the sanctuary. Binsar was as soon as the summer time capital of the Chand Kings, who dominated over Kumaon from the 11th to the 18th centuries AD.
Taking to X (previously Twitter), Uttarakhand’s Chief Conservator Officer, IFS Dr PM Dhakate shared the video of the tiger crossing the street.
For the primary time, a Tiger, noticed at Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand India, at 2250 MSL. The Binsar Sanctuary, masking an space of 46 sq. kilometers within the Almora district, is characterised by intensive oak and rhododendron forests. The sanctuary is called after… pic.twitter.com/lpU8LNMwfl
— Dr. PM Dhakate (@paragenetics) December 14, 2023
The tiger sighting at Binsar is a uncommon and vital occasion, as tigers are often discovered at decrease altitudes and in several habitats. In accordance with the newest tiger census, Uttarakhand has 560 tigers, the second-highest within the nation after Madhya Pradesh with 785. Many of the tigers are concentrated within the Corbett Tiger Reserve, which has 260 tigers, adopted by Rajaji Tiger Reserve, which has 54 tigers.
The presence of a tiger at Binsar signifies that the sanctuary has a wholesome prey base and an appropriate setting for the large cat. It additionally means that the tiger inhabitants in Uttarakhand is increasing and dispersing to new areas. Nonetheless, it additionally poses a problem for the forest division to make sure the security and conservation of the tiger and its habitat, because the sanctuary is surrounded by human settlements and agricultural lands.
The tiger sighting at Binsar is a testomony to the success of the conservation efforts in India, which has seen a gradual enhance within the tiger inhabitants over time. In April this yr, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the “Standing of Tigers 2022” to mark the completion of 50 years of “Challenge Tiger”, the federal government had stated there are not less than 3167 tigers in India.
