Bandipur National Park

Context: Elephant electrocuted in Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve

About Bandipur NP:

• Located in Karnataka, the park was established in 1974 under Project Tiger
• It forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. 
• Its highest point is Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, with rivers Kabini, Moyar, and Nugu flowing through. 
• Rich in flora like teak, rosewood, sandalwood, bamboo, and others, it harbours diverse fauna, including tigers, elephants, leopards, dhole, civets, Nilgiri tahr, bonnet macaque, peafowl, and vultures.