Panchali Dey
Jul 13, 2024
The term "big cat" usually refers to the five living species in the genus Panthera—tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, and snow leopard—as well as the non-pantherine cheetah and cougar.
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This park is synonymous with the Royal Bengal Tiger, and its dry deciduous forests and picturesque ruins provide an ideal home to these majestic creatures. The park also hosts other wildlife such as leopards, and various species of deer.
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With a high density of Bengal tigers, it is renowned for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. The park’s dense forest cover and open meadows make it a prime location for tiger sightings. Leopards and various species of deer also inhabit the park.
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Kanha National Park is another stronghold for the Bengal tiger. Its vast meadows and dense forests create an ideal habitat for these big cats. The park is also known for its population of leopards and the hard-to-spot black panther.
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It’s the oldest national park in India, and is a significant sanctuary for the Bengal tiger. The park’s varied terrain, which includes grasslands, marshy depressions, and riverine belts, supports a rich variety of wildlife, including leopards and elephants.
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Famed for serving as home to Indian rhinoceros, it’s also home to the elusive Bengal tiger. The park’s tall grasslands and wetlands provide an excellent habitat for tigers. Leopards and clouded leopards can also be found in this biodiversity hotspot.
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Sundarbans National Park, located in the Sundarbans delta in West Bengal, is renowned for its unique mangrove forests and as the largest tiger reserve in India. The Bengal tigers here have adapted to the saline waters and dense mangrove forests, making them excellent swimmers.
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Gir National Park, located in Gujarat, is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion. Although not a tiger reserve, Gir’s importance in the conservation of big cats cannot be overstated.
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Pench National Park, straddling the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is another significant tiger habitat. The park’s mix of teak forests and open grasslands provides an ideal setting for the Bengal tiger. The park also houses leopards, making it a crucial conservation area for big cats.
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