Satkosia Tiger Reserve
| Satkosia Tiger Reserve | |
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| Location | Odisha, India |
| Coordinates | 20°32′24″N 84°49′54″E / 20.540137°N 84.831564°E |
Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in the Angul district of Odisha, India covering an area of 988.30 km².[1]
History
Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1976, with an area of 796 km².[2] Saktosia Tiger Reserve was designated in 2007, and comprises the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary and the adjacent Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary.[3]
Terrain
It is located where the Mahanadi River passes through a 22 km long gorge in the Eastern Ghats mountains.
Wildlife
The tiger reserve is located in the Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests ecoregion.
Flora
The major plant communities are mixed deciduous forests including Sal (Shorea robusta), and riverine forest.[4]
Fauna
Mammals found include the tiger.
References
External links
- Official website
- orissalinks.com: Archive for the 'Satkosia gorge and tiger reserve' Category
- telegraphindia.com: Nature spreads wings at Satkosia
- sanctuaryasia.com: National Wildlife Week – Grim, Grimmer… Grimmest?
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