If you're heading off on a tiger safari to the Tadoba-Andari Tiger Reserve, then anticipate having one of the best wildlife encounters in India. Situated in the Chandrapur district of the state of Maharashtra, the Tadoba-Andari Tiger Reserve is well known for its unique eco system, endowed with a rich bio-diversity. Its 625.40 square kilometres includes the Tadoba National Park, created in 1955, and the Andari Wildlife Sanctuary, which was created in 1986. The Reserve provides a unique habitat for Central India's diverse wildlife.
BackgroundThe Tadoba-Andari Tiger Reserve is one of India's 25 Project Tiger Reserves. On its north and western boundaries it is bordered by dense hills, while on its southwest there is a vast lake separating the park forest from extensive farmlands leading up to the Irai Lake.
Named after the local God, Taru, locals offer prayers to "Tadoba Deo," and sprinkle water from the Tadoba Lake on their fields in the belief that their God will keep their agricultural lands free from pests and disease. The Andari Wildlife Sanctuary is named more obviously, after the river that flows through it. This beautiful reserve is a relatively undisturbed forest area, not often visited by tourists. This means that on your tiger safari, once your group manages to track one of the elusive creatures, it is possible to spend many hours following and observing it, without disturbance.
Inhabitants
On your tiger safari to this region of India, you will find that the reserve is home to an exceptional range of other Indian wildlife. There are some 80 species of mammals including the Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Gaur or Indian Bison, Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Wild Boar, Four-Horned Antelope, Wild Dog, Langoor, and Nilgai. Sightings of any or all of these mammals are quite common. During your tiger safari, you can also encounter over 280 different species of birds that live there; among them there are 50 species of migratory birds and 158 species of resident birds. One remarkable winter visitor - the Bar-headed Goose - flies in from Ladakh and Tibet to inhabit the Chargaon and Sitarampeth tanks adjoining the protected area. These geese have to fly to extreme heights when migrating over the Himalayas; however, this is no problem for them as they're the world's highest-flying birds, able to soar to altitudes higher than Mount Everest!
Besides our winged friends, the reserve is also inhabited by 100 species of butterflies, 26 species of spiders and 30 species of reptiles - including the March Crocodile and 25 species of snakes. Five species of amphibians also live there, along with 23 species of fish. The reserve has also reported Leopard Cat, Jackal, Ratel, Palm Civet, Flying Squirrel, Indian Civet, Rusty Spotted Cat and Pangolins.
Predator and Prey
Here, the herbivores and omnivores - Chital, Sambar, Gaur, Chausinga and Sloth Bear - are at the bottom of the food chain. The major carnivores in the reserve, the Tiger and the Wild Dog are the predators. The Tiger and prefers to hunt the Sambar, with the Chital and Wild Boar being their second preferences. The Wild dogs hunt in packs and predominantly feed on Wild Boar, and Gaur.
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