In spite of a comparatively hostile terrain, Rajasthan surprisingly is the abode of a number of mammals and birds. Its vast size and latitudinal variations above the sea level of 1,700m provides it with varied vegetation. It provides semi green forests of Mount Abu to dry grasslands of the desert, and from the dry deciduous thorn forest of Aravali to wetlands of Bharatpur.
The sanctuaries attract herds of species from all over to their temporary habitat that provides comfortable subsistence. During the season, the whole place echoes with enchanting sounds and fascinating visuals against the sprawling meadows of flora. Rajasthan is the haven of the tigers and many endangered species.
The leopard also called the panther here is found in forests and in open degraded forest areas with rocky outcrops adjoining towns and villages. The sneaky predator finds easy prey of unsuspecting village dogs, asses, calves and goats. There five lesser cats besides the two big cats. Besides a host of fauna there is a handsome variety of avian life too. Wetlands at Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur are a bird watcher’s delight.
- Ranthambhor National Park
- Sariska Tiger Reserve
- Tal Chapper Sanctuary
- Darrah Sanctuary
- Sajjangarh
- Kumbhalgarh
- Desert National Park
- Mount Abu
- SitaMata Sanctuary
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park