Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in India
India has over 566 wildlife sanctuaries and 104 national parks, protecting various species of flora and fauna. Here are some of the most important ones:
Major National Parks in India
- Jim Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand) – First national park in India, known for tigers.
- Kaziranga National Park (Assam) – Home to the one-horned rhinoceros.
- Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) – Famous for Royal Bengal Tigers and mangroves.
- Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan) – Known for tiger sightings.
- Gir National Park (Gujarat) – Last habitat of Asiatic lions.
- Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – Inspiration for "The Jungle Book."
- Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – High density of tigers.
- Periyar National Park (Kerala) – Known for elephants and spice plantations.
- Manas National Park (Assam) – UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to tigers and elephants.
- Nagarhole National Park (Karnataka) – Part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, rich in wildlife.
Major Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
- Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary (Rajasthan) – A paradise for migratory birds.
- Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary (Jammu & Kashmir) – Protects the Kashmiri stag (Hangul).
- Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) – Largest sanctuary in India.
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam) – High density of one-horned rhinos.
- Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary (Odisha) – Known for elephants and orchids.
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (Karnataka) – Rich in biodiversity.
- Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat) – Protects flamingos and wild asses.
- Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu) – Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) – Elephants and tigers roam freely here.
- Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan) – Home to leopards and wolves.
