Answer: Odisha
Notes: Odisha is set to introduce the world's first melanistic tiger safari near the Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district. The Simlipal Tiger Reserve is unique for housing melanistic tigers with distinctive broad black stripes. Covering approximately 200 hectares, the safari received approval from the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Scheduled to open in October, it will host three melanistic tigers and two other big cats from Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, contributing to conservation through captive breeding.
