The Tiger States of India and the tigers

Scenario of tiger population:

National animal of our country is none other than Tiger. India is the only country which has a large number of Wild Tigers. India must be having 4000 tigers. According many surreys, it has been proved that there are around 3000 tigers left due to recently increased hunting. In 1973, Tiger Project was begun to raise the situation of tigers. At that time India comprised only 1800 animals.

Tigers of India are spread across the country.

Some national parks comprise many tigers. Kanha National Park

has 102 tigers and Sunderbans has an extreme population of 270. You can spot only few tigers in the Wildlife Sanctuaries. It is difficult to find uninhabited and nocturnal animals.

Another state Rajasthan is known as a paradise for a huge spectrum of wildlife including Tigers. In 1985, the ratio of tigers’ population was 35, reported after survey. The Ranthambore Sanctuary came under the Project Tiger in 1979 and became a national park in 1982.

Still people need more wildlife preservation laws and knowingness. It is essential to make Indian sanctuaries a safe haven for tigers. In India, there are only few parks who allow you to a realistic chance of seeing tigers.

States/ Reserves of Tigers:

India consists of many tiger reserves where one can have best chance to spot tigers. In the foothills of north side of Uttar Pradesh, Corbett Park is known for tigers. On the other hand, you will find Kanha National park in M.P. and Ranthambore in Rajasthan.
Due to the population of Tigers, Madhya Pradesh has become very popular. Madhya Pradesh’s Ka is Tiger state which is famous as the heat of India. Madhya Pradesh is also home to the India’s religions. State of Madhya Pradesh is rich in its diverse wildlife and diverse traditions. There are many historic forts, national parks, palaces and temples to explore. In Madhya Pradesh, you can explore various sanctuaries such as Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Vanvihar, Madhav national park etc.

The geography of Rajasthan sets out from the bleak desert, scrub-thorn dry woodlands to wetlands and lush, green forests. National Parks like, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Sariska are major national parks which has a wide series of tigers. Other national parks include Sitamata, Darrah, Chambal, Tal Chapper, Jamwa Ramgarh, Kaila Devi.

Bengal is another state, Royal Bengal tiger is the national animal of India. You can have incredible sights of tigers. The tigers of Bengal are marked with dark stripes, long tail, huge paws and danger teeth. Royal Bengal Tiger of India is regarded as the King of the Jungle. The tigers of Bengal are the largest big cats of India.

Tiger Reserves of India are popularly known as Tiger Parks. These tigers are related through a large preservation effort called 'Project Tiger'. Amongst all national parks, four of them are the most breathtaking destinations, often visited and well known.

Royal Bengal Tigers are discovered in protected jungles of India, and across India like Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

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Panna National Park
Panna Reserve spreads over Panna and Chhatarpur districts in Madhya Pradesh. Created in 1981, it was the 22nd National Park in the state and 5th in the state. This reserve has bits of Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1975. Dry

and short grass terrains support Blue Bull and Chinkara wildlife. Porcupine, Hare, Rusty Spotted Cat, Hyena, Wolf, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambhar, Jungle Cat, Chital, Chausinga, Nilgai, Wild Dog, Chinkara, Jungle Cat and Tiger are some of the wildlife you may encounter in the park. Best time to visit this park will be between the months of mid-May.
Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park is situated in Mandla/Balaghat districts Madhya Pradesh. A horse shoe shaped valley with Mekal ranges is spread across 940 sq km. Kanha boasts of one of the largest populations of tigers. Other rare species spotted here are sloth bear, leopard and striped hyena, spotted dear, wild boar, jungle cat, jackal and a variety of monkeys. 200 species of birds are also found here. From 16th October, 2009 Madhya Pradesh national Parks will re-open as per schedule.
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park is located in Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka. This park is bestowed with a moderate climate and varied geographical features. Due to great weather an amazingly wide variety of flora and fauna thrives in this park. Bandipur was one of the first Tiger Reserves of India. Formed in 1973 under Project Tiger, the ideal time to visit the park is in the months of April and October. Besides tiger, gaur (a type of bull), sambar, chital, mouse deer,

four-horned antelope, wild boar, jackal, sloth bear, panther, Malabar squirrel, porcupines and the black-knapped hare and birds like jungle fowl and green pigeon are also found here.
Manas National Park
Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and a part extended in Bhutan, Manas National Park has been declared as a World Heritage site in 1985. Manas, one of the two Tiger Reserves of Assam is also famous for its Elephants and Rhinos. The picturesque splendor and exceptional riches of wild life merge with this distinctive world heritage site to tender one of the most absorbing experiences. Indian one-horned Rhinoceros, Golden Langur, Capped Langur, Elephant, Wild Buffalo, Gaur, etc. is some species of wildlife found here. The best time to visit the park is in between November and April.
Sunderbans
Affirmed in 1973 as a tiger reserve, Sunderbans are in West Bengal. It became a National Park in 1984. The park is named after the large mangrove trees which are available in plenty. The key attraction of this park is the Royal Bengal Tiger. Other species of mammals found here are fishing cat, chital, wild boar, water monitor and crocodile. The best time to visit this place is between December and February.

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Corbett Wildlife Conservation
The oldest park in India, this reserve has been renamed thrice before it finally was known as Corbett National Park in 1955. The initial vicinity of the Park was 323.75 sq. km. to which 197.07 sq. km. was added later. After an addition of buffer area of 797.72 sq. km took place in 1991. The best time to visit the Park is between the months of November 15 to June 15. Corbett generally
remains closed in the monsoon months between June 16 and November 14.

Bandhavgarh Wildlife Conservation
Bandhavgarh National Park was Founded in 1965. This 343 sq km wide park has been a hunting ground for the Maharajas in the past. In 1993 Bandhav garh became part of Project tiger network. The adjoining Panpatha sanctuary, which was crated in 1993 with an area of 245.847 sq km was also declared a part of the Reserve. The best time visit the park is between mid-November to June.
Ranthambore Wildlife Conservation
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was one of the first nine Tiger Reserves declared in 1973 at the launch of Project Tiger in India. The Park sprawls over an estimated area of 400 sq kms. This

sanctuary is also known for spotted deer or chital, barking deer, sambar or Muntjac, Chausinga or Four-horned antilope, Nilgai or Blue bull, Indian Gazel or chinkara and Tiger, wild dog, Leopard or Dhole, wolf. Scavengers consist of Hyena, jackal, common langur, sloth bear, wild boar, Rhesus monkey etc.
Sariska Wildlife Conservation
This park was created in 1978 and is spread over 866 sq km. Post - independence, in the year 1955, this was first notified as a Reserve wherein it was unlawful to hunt, shoot, net, trap, snare, capture or kill any kind of wild animals. The Reserve became a sanctuary in 1958. The park is a habitat to several carnivores including Jungle Cat, Jackal, Hyena, Leopard, Wild Dog and Tiger. It is also home to a huge species of birds.

Pench National Park
The Pench River that flows through Pench Tiger Reserve gives it its name. The park is located in the southern limits of Satpura hills in Madhya Pradesh. The rugged terrains are covered with mountains and the prey concentration is mainly across the Pench River where tigers inhabit. The total area of the reserve is 757.86 sq. km. 55 species of tigers, 39 species of reptiles and over 210 species of birds found here have been listed.