Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Valmiki Tiger Reserve marks the easternmost limit of the Himalayan Terai forests in India and stands as Bihar's sole tiger reserve. Situated in the Gangetic Plains bio-geographic zone, the forest comprises a combination of bhabar and terai tracts. Located in the northwesternmost district of Bihar, West Champaran, the district's name originates from "Champa" and "Aranya," meaning Forest of Champa trees. The reserve hosts various wild mammals such as Tiger, Sloth bear, Leopard, Wild dog, Bison, and Wild boar. Additionally, it's home to several species of deer and antelopes including barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, sambar, and blue bull. In the Madanpur forest block, a large number of Indian flying foxes can be observed. The sanctuary boasts rich avifauna diversity with over 250 bird species reported. Covering approximately 800 square kilometers (310 sq mi) of forest, Valmiki Sanctuary was the 18th tiger reserve established in India.
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