World’s first ‘black tiger safari’ is going to be established in which of the following state?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The world's first 'black tiger safari' is going to be established in the state of Odisha.
- Location: The safari will be located near the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR).
- Rare Species: It's designed to showcase the rare melanistic tigers, also known as black tigers, found only in Odisha.
- Melanistic tigers have a unique genetic variation that results in thick, close-set stripes, often making the tigers appear almost entirely black.