Guru Ghasidas - Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve

[3] In accordance with the landscape approach to conservation proposed in India’s National Wildlife Plan, this tiger reserve is adjacent to the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, forming a landscape complex that covers nearly 4,500 square kilometres (1,700 sq mi).

[4] Situated in the Chhota Nagpur Plateau and extending into the Baghelkhand plateau, the tiger reserve is characterized by its varied landscapes, dense woodlands, and numerous streams and rivers, which create an environment conducive to a rich diversity of fauna and serve as vital habitats for the tiger.

[5] The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla forest consist of sal, saja, dhavda, kusum tree.

[5] The Zoological Survey of India has recorded a total of 753 species within the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, comprising 365 invertebrates and 388 vertebrates.

[6] The reserve is home to wide variety of wildlife species including chital, elephant, nilgai, chinkara, Indian bison, leopard, tiger, sloth bear, wolf, otter, jackal, hyena, langur, vulture and peacock.