Sahyadri Tiger Reserve ( UPSC Prelims)

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News Context

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) has approved the translocation of eight tigers from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Pench Tiger Reserve to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in line with the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
 Location: Situated in the Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.
      ○ It is the northernmost tiger habitat in the Western Ghats.
      ○ The reserve was notified in 2010 by combining the Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary.
  ● Reservoirs: Includes the "Shivsagar" reservoir of the Koyana River and the "Vasant Sagar" reservoir of the Warana River.  
  ● Flora: Features species like Anjani, Jambhul, and Pisa.  
  ● Fauna: Home to species such as the Wild dog, Leopard, Gaur, Sambar, Four Horned Antelope, Mouse Deer, Giant Squirrel, Indian long-billed Vulture, endemic Hornbills, and the Indian River Tern.