Major Wildlife Attractions - Jim Corbett National Park India

Jim Corbett National Park India is a haven for Tigers as well as for their prey, which include four kinds of Deer, Wild Boar and some lesser-known animals. Leopards are mostly found in the hilly areas of the Corbett Park. Some nocturnal cats found here are the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. Sloth Bear is found in the lower regions of the park while the Himalayan Black Bear is seen in the higher hills only. The Dole or Wild Dog can also be seen in the southern areas of the park along with the Jackal. Some of the smaller residents of the park are Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Black-Naped Hare and Porcupine. Elephants are among one of the main attractions of Jim Corbett Park. Along the Ramganga River shores, one can spot the long-snouted, fish-eating (Gharial) Crocodile and the (Mugger) Crocodile. Also seen on the rocky hillsides is the Ghoral or Goat Antelopes. The Langur and Rhesus Monkeys are well distributed through out the Jim Corbett National Par warning the whole Jungle with alarm calls when they see either a Tiger or a Leopard from tree-top perches.

Jim Corbett National Park India had the proud distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India. The Park is home to a variety of flora and fauna. It is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett Tiger Reserve has a great variety of fauna on account of habitat diversity such as 110 tree species, 50 mammals' species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.