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Forest reserves and wildlife sanctuaries in IndiaBy Advait keskar

contentsWhat is Wildlife ?Wildlife in IndiaBiodiversity of IndiaWhat are forest reserves ?Forest Reserves in IndiaJim Corbett National ParkRanathambore National ParkSunderbansKaziranga National ParkConclusion

What is Wildlife ?wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.It is a collection of all the animals(sometimes plants) of an particular region.

The Wildlife in India is a mix of species of different types of organisms.It is home to tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, pythons, wolves, foxes, bears, crocodiles, rhinoceroses, camels, wild dogs, monkeys, snakes, antelope species, deer species, varieties of bison and not to mention the mighty Asian elephant. Since India is home to a number of rare and threatened animal species, wildlife management in the country is essential to preserve these species. According to one study, India along with 17 mega diverse countries is home to about 60-70% of the world's biodiversityWildlife in India

Bio-diversitythe variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.

What are forest reserves ?Forest reservesare portions of state lands where commercial harvesting of wood products is excluded in order to capture elements of biodiversity that can be missing from sustainably harvested sites.

National parks In IndiaAnational parkis aparkin use forconservationpurposes. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently, there is a common idea: the conservation of 'wild nature' for posterity and as a symbol of national pride.

NoNameStateEstablishedNotable flora and fauna1Ranthambore National ParkRajasthan1980Tigers, Leopards, Boars2Corbett National ParkUttarakhand1936Tigers, Leopards, Elephants3Bandhavgarh National ParkMadhya Pradesh1982Tigers, leopards, bears4Periyar National ParkKerala1982Nilgiri langur, flying squirrel5Kaziranga National ParkAssam1974Rhinos, Elephants, Tigers6SunderbansWest Bengal1984Royal Bengal Tiger, Fishing Cats7Kanha National ParkMadhya Pradesh1955Tigers, leopards, elephants

Top 7 National Parks India.

Ranathambore National ParkRanathambore National Park is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan.

National Park area: 275km core area. 392km including buffer zone.

Besides tigers, the reserve has thriving bird population with more than 270different species of birds here.

Inside the park is a formidable fort that was built in the 10th century and coveted by many rulers due to its strategic position between north and central India.

Jim Corbett National Park.Established in 1936, Corbett National Park is India's first Eco Park , located in the state of Uttarakhand.

It is the home to 50 mammal species, 110 tree species, 25 reptile species and 580 bird species.

It is also a Tiger Reserve Project of the country preserving the endangered Bengal Tiger.

This oldest park in the country is considered as the perfect adventurous destination.

Bhandavgarh National Park Located in the Umaria district of the state of Madhya Pradesh Bandhavgarh National Park is a wonderful wildlife destination in India.

Tigers dominate the 437 km reserve in numbers rarely seen on the subcontinent.

The park is rich its flora and fauna. It is known for housing big population of tigers and Along with that, a lot of leopards and deer's can be seen. other wildlife attractions like mammals, avifauna, reptiles, vegetation, etc. are there.

Tourists can explore the park conveniently by exciting jeep safari or elephant safari in the park.

Periyar National ParkSituated on the Western Ghats, and touching the borders of Tamil Nadu, this national park in Kerala, is very popular for its sheer beauty and tourism.

This one is also a Project Tiger Reserve of the country, and also offer jeep safaris for its tourists.

Spanning over 350 sq. km, Periyar National Park is known for encompassing two majestic mammals Elephants and Tiger.

Kaziranga National ParkLocated in the state of Assam, it is a famous wildlife park of India. It is also aUNESCO World Heritage Natural Site.

Kaziranga covers an area of 378km2(146sq.mi), with approximately 51.14km2 (20sq.mi) lost to erosion in recent years.

It cherishes its population of one horned rhinoceros, though its also a TigerReserve. It can also be applauded for water buffaloes, elephants and other animals.

SunderbansLocated in the state of West Bengal, and Created in 1973, the core area of Sunderbans was declared a National Park in 1984.

It was declared a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The splendid mangrove forests of Bengal, are included within this area, which got its name from the throngs of sundari trees.

Sunderbans has amazing river bodies as well as forest areas. Bengal tigers, crocodiles and snakes are some creatures you can spot here.

Kanha national ParkKanha is a popular Tiger Reserve of India located in Madhya Pradesh was created in 1974 under Project Tiger.

Spanning over an area of 940 sq. kms, in the two districtsMandlaandBalaghat. Kanha National Park houses the largest population of Tigers in India.

With brilliant flora and forest areas, this park is famous for its sloth bear, leopard, wild dog, and of course the Bengal tiger

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