Wildlife in India
India today has around
80 National Parks and 441Sanctuaries. While some are remote and not easily
accessible, others have excellent facilities for visitors.
The State of West Bengal has a
total geographicalarea of 88,752 sq km of which 13.38% of the total
area is recorded forest area of 11,879 sq. km.
The Protected Areas (Sanctuaries and National
Parks) cover 34% of the recorded forestland 4%
of the total geographical area of the State.
Bird life also abounds and some of the last
remaining water bodies harbor a large population
of local migratory birds during the winter months.
15 Wildlife Sanctuaries
5 National Parks
2 Tiger Reserves
State's wildlife -
Tigers, Leopards,Elephants, Rhinoceros, Indian Bison, Sloth
Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Sambar,
Cheetal, Hog-deer, Barking deer, Wild Boar,
Saltwater Crocodiles, Common Langur and
Rhesus Monkeys.
Reserve Forests of West Bengal
West Bengal ~ a prominent state of India enriched with its bio diversity is famous for its wildlife resources.
From Royal Bengal Tiger to one-horned rhinos , eligators all are present in this state.
Gorumara National Park
Buxa Tiger Reserve
Jaldapara
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
Sunderban is famous for its unique & beautiful Royal Bengal Tigers.
This species of tiger , though are very big & powerful but much more famous among the world for its beauty.
Other famous places of India
The Reserve Area
State
Bandipur National Park & Tiger Reserve
Kaziranga National Park
Assam
Gir National Park & Sanctuary
Dachigam National Park
Ranthambore National Park
Sariska Forest Reserve
Bandhavgadh National Park
Kanha National Park
Madhya Pradesh
Corbett National Park
Periyar National Park
Kerala
Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary