Context:

• This newly proposed tiger reserve in Bundi district will connect the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur district with the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota district.
• Increasing numbers of Tigers and other apex predators certify its robust biodiversity.
• After the Centre’s nod for creation of the Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary.

About the tiger corridor:

• Tiger corridor connecting three tiger reserves passing through districts including Sawai Madhopur, Kota and Bundi.
• It will be a functional corridor, which will help in dealing with the issue of overpopulation of tigers which Ranthambore is facing currently.

Ramgarh Vishdhari tiger sanctuary

• It is adjoining the buffer area of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
• This newly proposed tiger reserve in Bundi district will connect the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur district with the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota district.
• Ranthambore Tiger Reserve at present has a population of more than 65 tigers.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajasthan-to-develop-corridor-connecting-3-tiger-reserves-7392478/

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