Bandhavgarh National Park India

Fauna in Bandhavgarh National Park

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Bandhavgarh National Park, a stunning dry deciduous forest in Madhya Pradesh, offers lush trails and rich biodiversity. This incredible landscape is home to more than 22 species of mammals and over 250 bird species. Primates like langurs and rhesus macaques are commonly seen, adding to the park’s vibrant wildlife scene.

White Tiger Legacy

Known as “White Tiger Country,” Bandhavgarh is famous for its white tiger sightings from the historic Rewa state. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last white tiger, named Mohun, in 1951, and today Mohun’s story lives on in the Rewa Palace.

Diverse Wildlife

Previously known as Shikargarh, Bandhavgarh was once a royal hunting reserve and is now a haven for wildlife. The park’s thriving fauna includes:

  • Big Cats: Bengal and White Tigers, Leopards
  • Deer Species: Sambar, Barking Deer, Chital (Spotted Deer), Chausingha, and Chinkara
  • Other Mammals: Wild Boar, Gaur, Nilgai, Asiatic Jackal, Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, and Jungle Cat
  • Birds: Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Crested Serpent Eagle, Lesser Adjutant, Sarus Crane, and more
  • Reptiles: Cobra, Krait, Viper, Python, and various lizards, including monitor lizards

Wildlife Habitats

  • Tigers: Adaptable to extreme climates, tigers can thrive in temperatures from -40°C to 40°C.
  • Leopards: Known for their adaptability, leopards are found in both deserts and rainforests.
  • Swamp Deer: Typically close to water sources and dense evergreen forests.
  • Chital (Spotted Deer): Found in Indian and Sri Lankan grasslands.
  • Barking Deer: Solitary animals, preferring dry, dense forests in southern India.
  • Sloth Bear: Known as Honey Bear, often found in tropical and subtropical areas.
  • Wild Dogs: Favor sparse woodlands in desert-like areas.
  • Langurs: Flexible in adapting, seen in tropical, coniferous, and deciduous forests.
  • Wild Boar: Found near farmlands and in coniferous forests.
  • Asiatic Jackal: Seen in groups in mountains and marshy grasslands.
  • Elephants: Thrive in warm savannas.
  • Black Buck: Prefer semi-desert and dry woodland habitats.

Birdwatching Paradise

For bird enthusiasts, Bandhavgarh is a true paradise. Over 250 bird species can be found here, including Grey Hornbill, Common Teals, Red Jungle Fowl, and White-Breasted Kingfisher.

Covering 694 km², Bandhavgarh is surrounded by small villages, creating a unique rural charm around the park.