Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve

• A 9 year old full-term pregnant tigress suffering from severe constipation recently died at the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve during treatment.

About Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve

• Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, popularly known as Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, is spread across 4 districts – Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar & Chittorgarh in Rajasthan.
• The park is situated in a valley formed by two parallel mountains viz. Mukundra and Gargola.
• It consisits of three wildlife sanctuaries: Darrah wildlife sanctuary, Chambal wildlife sanctuary and Jaswant Sagar wildlife sanctuary.
• This tiger reserve was once a hunting preserve belonging to the Maharaja of Kota.
• It is located on the eastern bank of the Chambal River and is drained by its tributaries.
• Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest
• Flora: Kala Dhok or Kaladhi is the predominant species, along with Khair, Ber, Kakan, Raunj
• On higher slopes Bel, Salar, Uum and Shisham is found.
• The important fauna includes Leopard, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Chinkara, Spotted Deer, Small Indian Civet, Toddy Cat, Jackal, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Common Langur
  • Common reptiles and amphibians found are Pythons, Rat Snake, Buff-striped keelbacks, Green keelback, crocodiles, Gharial, Otter and Turtles.