KANHA NATIONAL PARK
World renowned for its population of tigers, Kanha
provides
excellent opportunities for observing the magnificent in the wild. Kanha, with
an area of 1940 sq. km. at an altitude of 1500 ft. is situated in the State
of Madhya Pradesh in the heart of India, a region that is a rich variety of
habitat, encouraging a wide diversity of wildlife.
A forest of deciduous hardwood, including Sal, is interspersed with bamboo and
colorful flowering trees. The valley and plateaus are primarily meadowlands
in pleasant contrast to the surrounding lush woodlands. The wildlife in Kanha
is a good representation of the general diversity of India's fauna. One can
see large herds of Indian Bison or the Gaur. Kanha also is well known for having
a rare species of Barasingha or Swamp Deer, which has adapted to hard-ground
habitat in contrast to its marsh-living cousin.
This species
survives
only in Kanha while the other one can be seen in Dudhwa and Kaziranga. Kanha
is known better as Tiger country with ample opportunities for viewing the tiger
from Elephant back. The other cat species found in Kanha are Leopard, Jungle
cat, Leopard cat and Fishing cat. Also a major predator is the Indian Wild Dog
or Dhole seen hunting in packs.
Kanha is also avian heaven with birds like Racket-tailed drongo, Magpie Robin,
two species of hornbill seen in large numbers. During winters Kanha has large
number of migratory birds such as Common Pochard, Lesser Whistling Teal and
Blacj Stork. Raptors like Shikra, Honey Buzzard, Sparrow Hawk, lesser Kestrel,
Crested serpent eagle, Crested Hawk can also be seen in the park along with
vultures like Long-billed and Scavenger Vultures.
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