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Central India Wildlife
Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary
Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was
established in 1975 Under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and bio
geographical province 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). Moreover the
area of the sanctuary is 551.55 sq.km. Mainly hilly state. Altitude
ranges from 200-1000m.Mainly tropical Sal forests with other species at
higher altitudes are the vegetation of this region.
Fauna: Leopard, Gaur, Chital, Wild Bear, Tiger, Leopard, Striped Hyaena,
Jackal Sloth Bear, Indian Wild Dog, Chital Axis, Sambar, Nilgai,
Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara (mountain gazelle) Gazella, Blackbuck,
Wild Boar And Others.
Bandhvgarh National Park
Set amongst the Vindhyas, in
Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh is a small national park, but with the
highest known density of tiger population in India. This is also known
as White Tiger territory. These have been found in the old state of Rewa
for many years. The other species found in abundance in Bandhavgarh are
The Gaur or Indian Bison, The Sambar, The Barking Deer and The Nilgai.
The terrain is made of rocky hills, Sal forests and grazing areas,
formerly agricultural land. The finest of these hills is the Bandhavgarh
hill, and on its highest point stands Bandhavgarh Fort. Though no
records remain to show when the fort was constructed, it is believed to
be about 2000years old. Several dynasties have ruled the fort: for
example, the Maghas from the 1st century A.D, the Vakatakas from the 3rd
century; the Sengars from the 5th century, and the Kalachuris from the
10th century. The oldest signs of habitation are the caves dug into the
sandstone, near the fort. Several of these contain Brahmin inscriptions
dating from the 1st century B.C. Prior to becoming a National Park, the
forest range around the region had been maintained as a Shikargarh, or
game preserve, of the Maharajahs of Rewa. It was only in 1968, that the
area was declared as a National Park. Since then, stringent steps have
been taken to retain it as an unspoilt natural habitat.
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1976
Under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and bio geographical province
4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). The Sanctuary is spread in area
about 244.66 sq km. Mainly flat and hilly terrain. Altitude ranges from
265-400m. The vegetation is Tropical dry deciduous forest with Teak,
Bamboo, Terminalia and other miscellaneous species.
Fauna: Tiger Jungle Cat, Striped Hyaena, Jackal, Indian Wild Dog, Sloth
Bear Chital Axis, Sambar, Nilgai, Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara
(Mountain Gazelle) Gazella, Wild Boar, Gaur and others. The main
considerable interruption is Grazing of cattle by the villagers.
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary It
established in year 1977, Under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.However
its bio geographical Province 4.8.4(Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). The
Sanctuary is located on Southern slopes of the Satpura range,
Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, Moreover the area of Sanctuary is
518sq.km(approx). The physical features of sanctuary are perennial
natural water source in the area. Little, but many swiftly flowing
temporary streams and rivulets. The fairly big Towa River, near
Bunglapura gets dried up during dry months leaving only few stagnant
pools of water. A few hills (Sakott hill, Gottu Deo hills), which are
the out spurs of Satpura ranges, protrude into the area. Their altitude
hardly goes above 700m. The undulating forest floor mainly consists of
fertile black-cotton soil, mixed with sandy loam. However, in the hills,
soil is chiefly composed of sandstones, shales and basaltic rocks.
Average rainfall is 1,750mm. Rainy season June-September with maximum
rainfall in July and August. Temperature range 8*C-4 0*C. Altitude
ranges from 300-1,000m.
Flora: Tropical dry deciduous forest with good stands of teak.
Around Churna, Dhain and Bori there are vast areas of undisturbed
forests. The best teak forest-tracts are near Bori. The undergrowth
vegetation includes shrubs of many varieties. Throughout the forests
numerous climbing plants have entangled the undergrowth vegetation.
Epiphytic orchids and parasites are quite common on deciduous trees.
Fauna: The fauna of the sanctuary are Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild
Dog, Striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Indian Fox, Chital Axis, Sambar,
Nilgai, and Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara (Mountain Gazelle) Gazella
And Others.
Kanha National Park
The Kanha National Park, in Madhya
Pradesh, forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974,
under Project Tiger. Stretching over 940sq km, the vegetation, chiefly
made of Sal and bamboo forests, grasslands and streams, this park is the
sole habitat of the rare hard ground barasingha.
The forests of the Banjar valley and Halon valley, respectively forming
Kanha's western and eastern halves, had even, at the turn of the
century, been famous for their deer and tiger population. By a special
statute in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a
string of stringent conservation programmes have been launched, for the
overall protection of the park's fauna and flora. It is one of the most
well maintained National Parks in Asia, and a major attraction for avid
wildlife buffs all over the world.
Fauna: Kanha boasts of about 22 species of mammals. Some of the
inhabitants of this park are the gaur, the largest of the world's
cattle; The Sambar, The Largest Indian Deer; And The Chausingha, The
Only Four-Horned Antelope in the world. Other frequent visitors include
the Nilgai Antelope, The Sloth Bear, The Dhole, Or Indian Wild Dog, and
an occasional Panther. Some 200 species of birds inhabit the park that
includes the Cattle Egret, Black Ibis, Hawk Eagle and The Red-Wattled
Lapwing. Shravantal is an old, earthen bound tank in the central Kanha
meadows, which happens to be an important watering hole, for a large
number of waterfowl in winter. Bamni Dadar, known as Sunset Point, is
the most beautiful section of the park, and the view of the sunset from
this spot is absolutely mesmerising. Quite a few animals can be sighted
around this area, which include The Sambar, Gaur, The Four-Horned
Antelope and The Barking Deer.
The Barasingha is undoubtedly, the jewel of Kanha, and drastic steps
have been taken to rescue it from complete extinction. The enlargement
of the grasslands, through village reallocation, has been responsible
for this impressive achievement. Barasinghas exist almost totally on
grass, and tall grass meadows are essential for their security. At the
height of winter, between December and January, falls the rutting season
of these animals, and huge groups can be easily spotted in the Kanha and
Sonph meadows. A small, but significant number of Blackbucks also
inhabit the central Kanha meado
But for all the astonishing diversity in its wildlife population, Kanha
is best known as the habitat of the Tiger. Sighting and photographing
this magnificent animal from Elephant back, is an unforgettable
experience
Madhav -
Shivpuri
National Park
Madhav (Shivpuri) National Park 156
sq km in area, the park is open throughout the year. Bio geographical
Provinces 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). The park enforces the
conservation, which the area enjoyed when it was the private shooting
reserve of the Maharaja of Gwalior. It was established as the Shivpuri
National Park in 1958 simultaneously with the creation of the State of
Madhya Pradesh. It now enjoys further protection under the Wildlife
Protection Act of 1972.
Consists of level, undulating and hilly country in the Vindhyan range.
Also lake. Altitude ranges from 360-480m. With a varied terrain of
wooded hills, the forest being dry, mixed and deciduous with flat
grasslands around the lake, it offers abundant opportunities of sighting
a variety of wildlife. The vegetation in the park mixed dry deciduous
forest of somewhat poor quality
Fauna: The predominant species that inhabits the park is the
deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little Chinkara,
the Indian gazelle, and the Chital. Other species that have their
habitat in the park are Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha or four-horned
Antelope, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the ubiquitous common
Langur. Tiger (occasional), Striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Chital
Axis, Sambar, Nilgai, four-horned antelope (chowsingha), Wild Boar,
Chinkara (mountain gazelle) Gazella, Crocodile and others.
The National park is equally rich in the artificial lake, Chandpata, is
winter home of Geese, Pochard, Pintail, Teal, Mallard and Gadwall. A
good site for bird watching is where the forest track crosses the wide
rocky stream that flows from the Waste Weir. Species that frequently
this spot are Red-Wattled Lapwing, Large Pied Wagtail, Pond Heron And
White - Breasted Kingfisher. The avifauna also includes Cormorant,
Painted Stork, White Ibis, Laggar Falcon, Purple Sunbird, Paradise
Flycatcher And Golden Oriole.
Panna National Park
Panna National Park is located in the
central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the best in the
region. The river Ken passes through the park, adding to its scenic
beauty. You can view wildlife in jeeps, boats or on foot. It is close to
Khajuraho and forms an ideal halt for people going to Bandhavgarh and
Kanha national parks.
Fauna: The predominant species that inhabits the park is the
deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little Chinkara,
the Indian gazelle and the Chital. Other species that have their habitat
in the park are Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha Or Four-Horned Antelope,
Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the ubiquitous Common Langur. Tiger,
Leopard, Striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Chital, Sambar, Nilgai,
Four-Horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Wild Boar, Chinkara (Mountain
Gazelle) Gazella, Crocodile and others. Bird life of lake includes
Bareheaded Geese, Duck and Spoonbills and on the shores flocks of
Demoiselle Cranes. The National Park is equally rich in avifauna. The
artificial lake, Chandpata, is the winter home of migratory Geese,
Pochard, Pintail, Teal, Mallard Gadwall, Red Wattled Lapwing, Large Pied
Wagtail, Pond Heron, White - Breasted Kingfisher, Cormorant, Painted
Stork, White Ibis, Laggar Falcon, Purple Sunbird, Paradise Flycatcher
and Golden Oriole.
Sanjay / Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary
Sanjay / Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary it
established in 1975 under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, Moreover, bio
geographical province 4.8.4(Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). It spread in
an area of 364.59sq.km. The sanctuary physical features are plain and
undulating country and altitude ranges from 200-500m.There are moist
deciduous forest consisting mainly of Sal
Fauna: It consists of Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Striped
Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Chital Axis, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara
(mountain gazelle) Gazella, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar and Others.
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary was
established in 1974 Under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and Bio
geographical province 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). The Sanctuary
is spread in area about 553 sq km. mainly undulating and hilly terrain.
Altitude ranges from 327-736m. Moist peninsular Sal forest. The dominant
species is Sal Shorea Robusta, bamboo and others
Fauna: Tiger, Leopard, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Indian Wild Dog,
Chital Axis, Sambar, Nilgai, Bos, Wild Boar and others.
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