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The
exceptional flora and fauna has generated sufficient potential for
wildlife in Chhattisgarh. The sanctuaries are open throughout the year.
The state has
3 national parks and 11 wildlife sanctuaries. The ecology of
Chhattisgarh is well maintained by the government.
Indravati
national park- This Park is well-known for its diverse
wildlife and endangered animals. It has India’s most famous tiger
reserve. The excellent grassland of this region provides fodder to
herbivores like chital, wild buffaloes, nilgai, barking deer and guars.
Monitor
lizard, Russell viper, Indian rock python, freshwater crocodile, common
krait, cobra are some of the reptiles found here.
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It also provides
shelter to a huge variety of birds. To attract migratory birds this
sanctuaries have evolved artificial waterholes. Wildlife of
Chhattisgarh is indeed and exciting experience.
Kanger
Valley National park-The crocodile park situated with
this park is a must visit for tourists. It is home to various wild
animals like the leopards, flying squirrel, sambar, mouse deer snakes
pythons wild boar, langur hyena , sloth bear etc. Wildlife, waterfalls,
rare bird species, ancient caves are ornate of this parks. Hill mynahs,
herons, steppe eagle, tree pies, racket-tailed drongoes, jungle fowls
are often seen in this park.
Udanti Sanctuary was
primarily created for protecting the wild buffaloes.
Guru Ghasidas
national Park is the most unique of all National parks of Chhattisgarh.
Trees like the Sal teak and bamboo grow in abundance here. Tigers,
jackals, Chital, barking deer, four-horned antelopes, chinkara, nilgai,
porcupine, bison, sloth bear, striped hyena, leopards, sambar are found
here. Migratory birds can also be watched from here.
The other
sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh like Sitanali, Barnawapava. Gomardah,
Achanakmar and Tamorpingla are also blessed with a wide variety of
exotic flora and fauna.
The hilly region, rivers, grassland and dense forest strengthen the
wildlife of Chhattisgarh. As a matter of fact the wild life of
Chhattisgarh is very interesting. The major contributing factor behind
this fact is that most of Chhattisgarh is covered with forests. The
major part of this state is under forests and as a result you find many
typical forest features in the wildlife of Chhattisgarh.
It is an extremely
beautiful state. The forests make it green and cool and the atmosphere
is thus very nice for all the visitors. People enjoy visiting this
place a lot. Their natural beauty of this region is exemplary. There
are many different kinds of animals and plants that are found in this
state.
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