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Rajasthan Wildlife
Despite a comparatively hostile terrain, Rajasthan amazingly has a rich wildlife and is the abode of a number of mammals and birds. Its vast size and latitudinal variations above the sea level of 1,700m provides it with varied vegetation. Rajasthan provides semi green forests of Mount Abu to dry grasslands of the desert, and from the dry deciduous thorn forest of Aravali to wetlands of Bharatpur. Rajasthan has four famous National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries namely, the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) and Desert National Park. Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary are known worldwide for their tiger population and considered by both wild lovers and photographers as the best places in India to spot tigers. Besides, it houses several small wildlife sanctuaries and eco-tourism parks (special area marked as wildlife reserves). Prominent among them are Mount Abu Sanctuary, Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, and Jawahar Sagar sanctuary to name a few with. The Sanctuaries, an isolated landscape with some backdrops, attract herds of species from all over to their temporary habitat that provides comfortable subsistence. In the season time, the wildlife sanctuaries and parks echo with enchanting sounds and fascinating visuals against the sprawling meadow of flora. Rajasthan is the haven of the tigers and many endangered species. These national parks and sanctuaries are home to a variety of wildlife including some of the rare and endangered species. The wildlife here include Tigers, panthers, sambar, bison, Black bucks, Chinkara, the rare desert fox, antelopes, deer, wild boars, monitor lizards, the endangered caracal and the list goes on. Besides, they shelter a variety of exotic and colorful birds including migratory birds including rare Siberian cranes that flock to this region during winters. The Great Indian Bustard, a rare and nearly extinct bird, can be spotted in the rolling sand dunes and scrub and thorny vegetations around the highlands of the Desert National Park near Jaisalmer. So when you plan a holiday trip for Rajasthan, don't forget to have a glimpse at the wildlife parks here. Tour to Rajasthan and explore the rich dense forest covers of Rajasthan. Visit Wildlife Rajasthan and watch the ferocious tigers, leopards, etc in their natural habitats. Travel to Rajasthan wildlife and see the rare and endangered species wander around the ruins of the majestic forts and palaces of bygone years. See the bird’s dance, sing, and quarrel and feed their babies, a sight you will love to behold. Catch them in you cams, while they are busy drinking water or determined to catch their prey. Watch them quarrel and make love, while traveling in the confines of Rajasthan Wildlife. Let's explore the wildlife of Rajasthan with following Wildlife Sanctuaries: The Darrah Sanctuary is spread over an area of 250 sq. km and is strategically located 50 km away from the town of Kota. In the days of yore, Darrah Sanctuary used to be the royal hunting ground of the erstwhile maharaja of Kota. This sanctuary is densely wooded and is spread over a hilly terrain. The Darrah Sanctuary was officially declared as a protected area in 1955. Some of the resident species of this mysterious sanctuary are Wolf, Cheetah, Nilgai, Deer and Wild Boar. The Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. The Thar Desert, which is known as the 'ocean of sands', covers a large portion of western Rajasthan. It's a wrong notion of people that the deserts can't support a varied flora and fauna. The fragile ecosystem of the Thar supports a unique and varied wildlife species. In this vast ocean of sands lies the famous Desert National Park. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is one of the finest national parks in India, located in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. This magnificent bird haven is in actual came into being paradoxically as a duck shooting preserve for Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur. The sanctuary comprises the oldest mountain ranges - The Aravali. It was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1960. Apart from having several sightseeing places this sanctuary is a draw for nature lovers as it has great potential for Eco-tourism, in shape this sanctuary is long and narrow but the top spreads out into a picturesque plateau, which is about 19 km., is length and 5-8 km. in breadth. Mount Abu was leased by the East-India Company (British Empire) in historic times. Situated in Eastern Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day. A good time to visit is between October and April when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. This park covers 1334 sq km, its wild jungle scrub hemmed in by steep crags. The Park is set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, located at about 34 km from Alwar town in Rajasthan, is one of the most famous tiger reserves of India. Spread over an area of 800 sq km, the sanctuary is well nestled in the Aravali hills, which support the growth of scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, and grasses, making it a haven for wild animals. The Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary is located in forests of bamboo and dry deciduous vegetation about 108 km from Udaipur. This thickly wooded jungle sprawls over the Aravalli ranges and the Malwa plateau with three rivers flowing through the forest. The Sanctuary provides rich pastures for a variety of Deer that includes the Chousingha and for Caracal wild Boar, Pangolin and Leopards. |
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