The huge and varied wildlife attractions of the Corbett National park have lured tourists from far and near since a long time now. Nature with its generous hand on the flora and fauna provides a perfect habitat for the existence for various wildlife in Corbett National Park. Established in 1963, Jim Corbett National Park is famous for being the home of the tigers. The diverse vegetation and the climate help in the existence of the tigers here.

A tiger reserve under Project Tiger, Corbett National Park has become the abode of the white tiger. But the tiger is not the only member of the wildlife in Corbett National Park. To give company to the tigers the Corbett National Park wildlife boasts of leopards, leopard cats, jungle cat, sloth bear, and the Himalayan bear. Located in various parts of the national park one can also spot the dole, wild dog, deers, wild boars to name a few. The biggest animal , the elephant also resides here.

There are also some small members of the Corbett National Park, wildlife family. Animals like Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Porcupine and Himalayan Palm Civet also are residents of this park. Be it the Sambar, Chital and deers all exist in the Savannah grasslands of the Jim Corbett National Park.

The Ramganga River is known for the gharials-fish eating crocodiles and mugger crocodiles. Look up and one can spot the Langurs or monkeys who warn the animals if they spot a tiger looking for food.

Jim Corbett National Park is the first national park to come under 'Project Tiger' and also the first tiger reserve in the country. This project that started here was aimed to protect the tiger from extinction. The tiger is the main attraction of the wildlife in Corbett National Park.

Wildlife in Corbett National Park
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