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- Located in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, India, near the Nepal border.
- Established as a Tiger Reserve in 1987 under Project Tiger.
- Comprises Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Covers an area of approximately 1,284 square kilometers.
- Bounded by Mohana River to the north and Sharda River to the south.
- Home to diverse wildlife including Bengal tigers, Indian rhinoceros, swamp deer, leopards, and over 450 bird species.
- Known for its rich Sal (Shorea robusta) forests, marshy wetlands, grasslands, and riverine vegetation.
- It is the only wildlife habitat in Uttar Pradesh where rhinos and tigers coexist.
- Ranked 4th in India for tiger population with about 135 tigers as per the 2022 census.
- Plays a vital role in tiger conservation and biodiversity protection in northern India.
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