National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Hornbills are often poached for their large, casqued beaks, which are highly valued in some markets for carving and traditional ornaments.

The Ratan Mahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located in the Dahod district of Gujarat, India.

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, was the first biosphere reserve in India to be designated by the government.

The Ranibennur Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is specifically known for the conservation of the Blackbuck (an antelope species).

Chilika Lake in Odisha is a famous brackish water lagoon and a major bird sanctuary, known for hosting migratory birds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand for the filming of the Man vs Wild episode with Bear Grylls in 2019.

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat is often cited as one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India, covering a significant area of wetland.

Ranthambore National Park, located in Rajasthan, is world-renowned for its population of Bengal tigers and is a popular destination for wildlife photography.

The Himalayan region provides the necessary high-altitude, temperate, and alpine habitats required by species like the Himalayan Black Bear and the Brown Bear.

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Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is the only place in India where the Hangul, or Kashmir Stag (a species of red deer), is found in its natural habitat.

Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is a prominent bird sanctuary located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, known for hosting migratory birds like pelicans.

Bharatpur (Keoladeo Ghana) and Vedanthangal are both famous bird sanctuaries that serve as critical habitats for migratory birds.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park was formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary before it was designated as a national park.

India has 18 designated biosphere reserves that are part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, as recognized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Many migratory birds, such as flamingos and pelicans, travel to warmer regions like India during the winter season to escape harsh cold conditions and food scarcity in their northern breeding grounds.

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a large protected area in the Western Ghats that spans parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, with a significant portion in Tamil Nadu.

Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Pune district, Maharashtra, is widely recognized as one of the smallest wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, located near Srirangapatna, is the largest bird sanctuary in the state of Karnataka.

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is world-famous for hosting the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros.