In An exciting news, data collected from trap cameras in Ambabarwa Sanctuary of Sangrampur taluka, Buldhana district has revealed that the sanctuary has presence of as many as 15 tigers. The sanctuary comes under Melghat Tiger Reserve. Wildlife Preservation Society of India, Dehradun has analysed data collected from trap cameras. The 15 tigers include 3 males, 5 females and 7 cubs. In some more exciting news for wildlife lovers, data from the the trap cameras has also reportedly captured images of 22 leopards in the sanctuary. It may be mentioned here that, from March 1 to April 5, 70 grids were formed in Ambabarwa Sanctuary under 19 beats. Total 140 trap cameras were installed and for 35 continuous days, this third eye was watching the wild animals.

 

Led by 3 wildlife researchers from Dehradun, these cameras were installed near tree trunks. The data collected in 35 days was sent to Wildlife Preservation Society of India, Dehradun for further investigation. It is from that data that a conclusion has been drawn about presence of 15 tigers in Ambabarwa. Meanwhile, on the night of Buddha Purnima in May, 331 wild animals were recorded in the sanctuary in the bright light of the Moon. They include 2 tigers, 10 bears, 26 bluebulls, 29 sambars, 4 chausingas, 11 sheep, 12 cows, 37 wild boars, 1 langur, 111 monkeys, 2 buffaloes, 5 wild chickens, 74 peacocks, 4 rabbits, 2 wild dogs and 1 mongoose. Apart from these animals, the sanctuary is also rich with the presence of a variety of birds.

 

Now, the latest news about presence of 15 tigers has added to the glory of the Ambabarwa Sanctuary. The tigers are differentiated from one another on the basis of the pattern of stripes on their body and their pugmarks. A comprehensive final report in this regard is yet to be published. Sunil Wakode, Range Forest Officer, Sonala in Sangrampur, said that analysis of trap cameras’ data was done by Wildlife Preservation Society of India, Dehradun. The report makes it clear that the number of tigers has gone up in Ambabarwa Sanctuary, he said. Spread over an area of 15,839.75 hectares under the Melghat Tiger Reserve, Ambabarwa can very well be an inviting new tourist hot-spot in Vidarbha for wildlife lovers.