Amangarh Tiger Reserve
Amangarh Tiger Reserve is located in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. It is spread over an area of 95 square kilometres (36square miles) and is one of the four tiger reserves in Uttar Pradesh. Thereserve was originally part of the Jim Corbett National Park, but wasnotified as a separate tiger reserve in 2012. The landscape here is a mesmerising blend of dense forests, rolling hills, grassy meadows, and pristine water bodies. It is a heaven for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, andadventure seekers a like.
The reserve is home to a plethora of wildlifespecies, including the majestic Bengal tiger, which is the apex predator ofthe region. Apart from tigers, the reserve also houses other big cats like leopards and wildcats. Herbivores such as spotted deer, sambar deer, andlndian gazelles roam the grasslands and woodlands.The avian population of Amangarh is equally captivating. With over 300 species of birds, the reserve is a birdwatcher's paradise. The robust Asiatic Elephants and the roaring Tigers among the wild animals are the star attractions of this area. The Cheetal, Sambhar, Kakar, Leopard, Bear, Porcupine, Wild Boar, Jackal, Jungle cat etc, and the avifauna including Spangled Drongo, Golden Backed Wood Pecker, Jungle owlet, Red jungle fowl, grey horn bill and hornbill make this area a prestigious natural heritage. ATR acts as the buffer area for Corbett Tiger Reserve (Uttarakhand) making it home to many wild animals that disperse from Jim Corbett.