Bhitarkanika Tiger Reserve?
No, Bhitarkanika is not a Tiger Reserve. It is primarily a wildlife sanctuary and national park, known for its rich mangrove ecosystem and as a habitat for saltwater crocodiles, rather than tigers.
Bhitarkanika is famous for its estuarine ecosystem, diverse wildlife, and bird species, but it is not classified as a tiger reserve under India’s Project Tiger initiative. Odisha’s Simlipal National Park, located in the Mayurbhanj district, is designated as a tiger reserve.
While Bhitarkanika does have a variety of fauna, including leopards and other small predators, its main focus is on conserving the mangrove forests, crocodiles, and wetland biodiversity.