India's first and finest park spread over 520 sq. kms. along the
banks of the Ramganga river, just 300 kms. northeast of Delhi in
the foothills of the Himalayas is the Corbett National Park.
110 Spices of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 species of
bamboo are found here. There are three distinct seasons in
Corbett, Cold Nov. to feb., Hot- March to June, Rainy- July to
Oct. Over 50 mammal,
580bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in the Corbett.
Also astounding is the insect life here. Corbett is a known
haven for tigers, largely owing to the success of WWF funded
project-tiger that was launched on 1st April 1973. Other animals
which add to its attraction are : Leopard, Leopard cat, Jungle
cat, Fishing cat, Himalayan black Bear, Dhole, Yellow-Throated
Morten, Elephant, Porcupine, Chital, Barking deer etc. Some of
the birds commonly seen here are osprey, crested serpent Eagle,
Black winged kite, Shikra, Pallas's fishing eagle, spotted
eagle, Minivets, shrikes, Babblers etc.
The Gharials, descendants of the prehistoric reptilies, have made the park their home. The Indian python, viper, cobra, krait and king cobra, the largest of the poisonous snakes, also inhabit Corbett, as monitors and other lesser lizards.
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