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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.
