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Flora and Fauna of Corbett
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Corbett National Park is the most important and well protected wildlife sanctuaries in India. The wildlife of Corbett National Park is one of the leading tourist attractions of Uttaranchal. The park is situated at the imperial beauty of Himalayan mountain range.
The various species of Fauna is divided into following sub types:
Mammals: The most commonly found mammals are Sloth Bear,Himalayan Black Bear,Dhole Jackal,Yellow throated Martem,Himalayan Palm Civet,Indian Grey Mongoose,Common Otter,Porcupine,Chital,Spotted Deer,Kakka and the Barking Deer.
Reptiles: Indian marsh crocodile,gharial,King Cobra,common krait,cobra,Russel viper,python,monitor lizard are some of the common reptiles found in the Park.
Fishes: Mahaseer,Kalimuchi,kalabasu,chilwa and goonch are some common water bodies in the park.
Corbett National Park is known for its individualistic scenic beauty,which is spread over an area of 520.8 sq.km. Corbett is known for its rich and varied flora. |
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The trees which contribute in the Flora of Corbett National Park consists of evergreen sal and its associate trees,the Sheesham,the Kanju found extensively on the ridges. Other important trees in the Corbett National Park are the occasional simal,jhingan and Khair that blossom in spring season just before the starting of summer season.
A flat grassy blank full of herbs and short and tall grasses,which provides most of the grazing for the herbivores. Ardisia solanacea which provide a source of life giving water to all herbivores during the dry months of the year. During Spring season many trees burst into bloom,which provides an enchantingly beautiful look to the Corbett National Park,such as Palas,the lovely amalatas and kachnar.
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