Tiger Landscape: Western Ghats
Bor Ghat Forest, Western Ghats, India.
Rolling hills along India's west coast
The mountains of the Western Ghats reach 2,800 m before merging with the Deccan plateau at an altitude of 500-600 m. Country
IndiaTiger subspecies
Bengal tigerOther priority species
Asian elephantPriority place
Western GhatsEcological region
Southwestern Ghats Moist ForestsThis region contains a wealth of species, but is under constant threat from human encroachment.
Four tiger reserves and several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries make up the core of this landscape. The condition of the tiger and its habitat in the protected areas is good, although protected areas need to be connected.
Four tiger reserves and several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries make up the core of this landscape. The condition of the tiger and its habitat in the protected areas is good, although protected areas need to be connected.
Related links
- Western Ghats - a WWF priority place
- More on tigers
- WWF-India website
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