Summary:
Study underlines need for developing 50 water bodies in Tadoba tiger habitatStaff Reporter :The increase in tiger population in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) which has Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary has been a matter of concern for quite some time. To add to the discourse on improving tiger habitat a study has underlined the need for developing 50 water bodies in Tadoba National Park area. The study stresses upon the need for developing water bodies and resting grounds in the core areas of Tadoba National Park. By developing approximately 50 water bodies in the depression areas a conducive environment required for tiger growth can be created the authors suggest. For the purpose it recommends that a geomembrane base will have to be designed for these water bodies..