Q. Atpadi Conservation Reserve, recently seen in the news, is a new Conservation Reserve of which state?
Answer:
Maharashtra
Notes: Maharashtra's government established the 'Atpadi Conservation Reserve' in Sangli, linking Maini Conservation Area and Maldhok Bird Sanctuary. It protects wildlife corridors and habitats for mammals like wolves, deer, foxes, and civets. The reserve has semi-evergreen, moist and dry deciduous forests, 36 tree species, 116 herbs, 15 shrubs, 14 vines, and a parasitic plant. It's crucial for the dog family, including wolves, foxes, hyenas, and jackals.