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Dry canal tiger walk: Pilibhit of UP remains the first choice of tourists these days. This sanctuary is surpassing all the tiger reserves in terms of siting. Recently a rare sight has been seen here. Here a tiger is strolling in a dry canal, such scenes are usually seen in Sundarban. Recently, the video of this unique sighting of the tiger is going viral.
Pilibhit: These days, Pilibhit of Uttar Pradesh remains the first choice of tourists and wildlife lovers. The excellent sighting of tigers in this tiger reserve situated in the Terai region is constantly in the news. Recently a tiger was seen strolling in a dry canal here. Such a scene is usually seen in Sundarban. The video of this unique sighting is becoming increasingly viral on social media.
Terai Arkland, a region rich in biodiversity
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas and the foothills of the Sharda River. This entire area is called Terai Archland. This is one of the richest areas of India in terms of biodiversity. Dense forest. The presence of vast grasslands and abundant water sources makes the forests here like a paradise for wildlife.
The forest spread over 730 square km, home to more than 71 tigers
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is spread over approximately 730 square kilometers. More than 71 tigers have been recorded here. Apart from this, leopard, deer, reindeer, wild cat, bear and many rare species also enhance the beauty of this forest. Due to the favorable climate of the forest and adequate water, tourists can easily get sightings of tigers here.
PTR becomes the first choice of tourists and content creators
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has been in the news for some time now on social media. Every day one gets to see discussion of some wild life photo or video here. This reserve has now become a hotspot for content creators. Natural beauty. Open spaces and network of rivers and canals make it ideal for shooting.
Tiger seen walking in dry canal, scene like Sundarban
Generally, the tigers of Sundarban are seen walking on tidal marshy areas and sandy lands. But a similar scene was seen in Pilibhit also. Many canals flow in the reserve area. These days, due to low water level, tigers are seen crossing them with ease or roaming in them. In a recent viral video, a tiger is strolling comfortably in a dry canal. This scene is so rare that those who see it are shocked.
Why are tiger sightings increasing in Pilibhit?
Experts say that two things make the sighting of tigers easy in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
Adequate water resources are present in the forest
Grasslands and open areas provide a favorable environment for tigers to move and hunt.
For this reason tourists often visit canals. Tigers are easily visible on roads and open areas.
