Wildlife of India: An Introduction

Published Date: 23 Mar 2015 Last Modified: 16 May 2017

India is a very rich country in terms of bio- diversity. Almost all big mighty creatures roam its jungles. The sight and sounds of a majestic elephant, a peacock¿½s dance, the roar of a tiger are unparalleled experiences in themselves.The country offers immense opportunities for wildlife tourism. The immense heritage of wildlife in India comprises of more than 70 national parks and about 440 wildlife sanctuaries including the bird sanctuaries.India has always been a fete for wildlife enthusiasts from around the world with its fascinating myriad of flora and fauna that has remained both unique and mysterious for nature lovers.

A paradise for the nature lovers, these forest areas are also crucial for the conservation of the endangered species like the Snow Leopard, Asiatic Lion, Asiatic Elephant, the bengal tiger and One-horned Rhinoceros. Spread across the length and breadth of India, these reserves and forest areas, right from the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan to the Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bihar, from the foothills of Himalayas, the Jim Corbett National Park to six national parks in Andaman; the Indian Wildlife circuit is an Incredible treat, unmatched by any other experience.The Indian subcontinent is rich in both floral and fauna species. According to estimates, India has about 18% of the plant and 8% of the total animal species found in the world, which makes the country a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and nature gazers.

India harbours eighty percent of the entire population of the one horned rhinoceros in the world. The parks like Bandhavgarh N.P, & Kanha NP support a sizeable population of the mighty tigers. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary is an ideal habitat for the rhino and a popular destination with the naturalists and environmentalists as well as the wildlife travellers.The Corbett National Park one of the most popular National Parks in the northern region for the wildlife enthusiast as well as the holiday makers These National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are promoters of wildlife tourism in India.A wildlife escapade in India is not complete until one decides to spend a few days amongst the wilderness.Wildlife resorts located in different national parks and wildlife sanctuaries lets you experience just that. Imagine living in a tree house, eighty feet above the ground or an antique wildlife resort where your dinner partner may be a wild beast feasting on its prey. Wake up to the twittering of birds or the roar of a lion, definitely a spine chilling experience.

Interestingly India is immensely rich in avian life & the sub-continent witnessed huge migration of birds in the winters.Bharatpur birds paradise & Nalsarover in Rajasthan, Sultanpur in Haryana close to Delhi, famous parks like Corbett, Manas, Kaziranga are a treat to the bird lovers. Come, feel, explore this wildlife lovers' paradise. Feel free for any kind of information on these national parks.