Leopard numbers have surged dramatically to 93+ in Dudhwa TR. (as of 2025, up from 34 in 2022).
The 2025 Triennial Survey of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) is the latest state-level wildlife population estimation exercise conducted every 3 years by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department.

Another question
How many tiger reserves are there in UP?

There are three tiger reserves in UP.
Amangarh is the buffer zone of Corbett in UK.

Not counted as a tiger reserve per se in the 58 TRs of India.

Another important fact is regarding Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary - Girwa river being an important breeding ground for Gharials.

KWS being a part of core of DTR.

Gharial is Critically endangered fish eating fresh water crocodile.

Girwa river is a tributary of which river ?

Two TRs of UP, Dudhwa and Pilibhit are in TAL wheres Ranipur is in dry deciduous forest region on the southern border.

Do you guys want to revise BRs today?

Two PYQs to begin with –
Prelims 2018
1. Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
(a)Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
(b)Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanand Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
(c)Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
(d)Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Prelims 2020
2. Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?
1. Nagarhole National park
2. Papikonda National Park
3. Sathyamagalam Tiger Reserve
4. Wayanand Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

India has 18 notified biosphere reserves, which are large areas of terrestrial, coastal, or marine ecosystems designated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to conserve biodiversity while promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities.
These reserves often include core zones (strictly protected), buffer zones, and transition zones.
Of these, 13 are internationally recognized as part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) under the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
The 5 non-UNESCO reserves (Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa, Dihang-Dibang, Great Rann of Kutch, Seshachalam) are nationally notified and under consideration for WNBR inclusion. MRS D2

Nilgiri is the only one shared by three states.
Agasthyamalai and Achanakmar-Amarkantak are shared by two states.

Great Rann of Kutch is the largest.
Dibru-Saikhowa is the smallest.

Which is the latest BR to be added to WNBR, and is famous for which species?

Cold Desert BR is India’s only high-altitude cold desert biosphere reserve (altitude 3,300–6,600 m),
Located in Spiti valley in Lahaul-Spiti district.
Famous for the Snow Leopard.

Which Biosphere Reserve was in the news recently because of unprecedented winter forest fires?

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone? (UPSC CSE 2019)
(a) Manas National Park
(b) Namdahpa National Park
(c) Neora Valley National Park
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park

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Indian Wild Ass is a flagship species of which BR?

Do you guys know the second largest tiger reserve in India?