Wildlife in Bandipur

The Bandipur National Park is one of the most beautiful and the better-managed national parks of India. Positioned amidst the charming environs of the lofty Western Ghat ranges on the Mysore-Ooty highway in Karnataka, the Bandipur National Park was one among the nine originally constituted Project Tiger Reserves in India. This famous Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of about 874.2 sq km and together with the adjacent Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu; the Wayanad Sanctuary in the Southwest and the Nagarhole National Park in the North forms the 'Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve'- India's biggest biosphere reserve. In the year 1973, the Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a 'Tiger reserve' of India under the famous Project Tiger Plan.

The wildlife in the Bandipur National Park can be separated into the following categories: The Mammals: The most prominent wildlife in the Bandipur National Park include the Asian elephant, Bonner Macaque, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, Indian Palm Squirrel, Smooth-coated Otter, Common Palm Civet, Jungle Cat, Indian Palm Squirrel, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena, Rusty-spotted Cat, Nilgiri Tahr (adjoining areas), Indian Porcupine, Golden Jackal, Indian Grey Mongoose, Bengal Fox, Ruddy Mongoose, Indian Elephant, Indian Pangolin, Nilgiri Langur, Tiger, Chital, Grizzled Indian Squirrel, Dhole- Asiatic Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Leopard Cat, Stripe-necked Mongoose, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaque, Leopard and Four-horned Antelope.

The Birds: Over 200 species of birds are spotted in the park, sufficient to attract ornithologists. The most commonly noticed one is the Peafowl. Besides, there are Grey Jungle Fowl, Red Spur Fowl, Hawk Eagle, Serpent Eagle, Scops Owl, the yellow-legged Green Pigeon, Parakeets, Woodpeckers, Barbets, Hornbills, Drongos, Scarlet Minivets, and Warblers.

The Reptiles: The reptile population includes the Marsh Crocodile, Monitor Lizard, Rock Python, Bamboo Pit Snake, Rat Snake, Wolf Snake, Vine Snake, Common Krait, and Russell's Viper, a little variety of turtles, frogs and amphibians.

Therefore, you must visit this thrilling forest. Indian Holiday.com offers detailed information on the wildlife of Bandipur National Park as well as other Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries.