National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India
India has a network of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and endangered species. These protected areas
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India has a network of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and endangered species. These protected areas
National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India
- Jim Corbett National Park: Located in Uttarakhand, famous for Bengal tigers, first national park in India established in 1936
- Kaziranga National Park: Located in Assam, home to Indian one-horned rhinoceros, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Gir Forest National Park: Located in Gujarat, home to Asiatic lions, only place in the world where lions live outside Africa
- Sundarbans National Park: Located in West Bengal, largest mangrove forest in the world, home to Bengal tigers
- Ranthambore National Park: Located in Rajasthan, known for tiger conservation, has ruins of Ranthambore Fort
- Bandhavgarh National Park: Located in Madhya Pradesh, has highest density of tigers, rich biodiversity
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Located in Rajasthan, important wetland bird sanctuary, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hemis National Park: Located in Ladakh, home to snow leopards, largest protected area for snow leopards
- Manas National Park: Located in Assam, UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to tigers, elephants, and rhinoceros
- Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Karnataka, home to tigers, leopards, and various bird species
- Sariska Tiger Reserve: Located in Rajasthan, important tiger conservation area, restored after tiger extinction in 2004
- Periyar National Park: Located in Kerala, known for Asian elephants and tigers, beautiful hill station
Frequently Asked Questions
How many national parks are there in India?
India has over 100 national parks and 500+ wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to wildlife conservation.
Which national park is home to Asiatic lions?
Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found outside Africa.
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