World Wildlife Day: A Look At 10 Wildlife And Bird Sanctuaries In India

1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (formerly Keoladeo National Park) in Rajasthan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 370 species of birds, including painted storks, basking pythons, and deer.

2. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary in Odisha is known for its flamingos and other bird species, including herons and sea eagles.

3. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala boasts a variety of wildlife, including Indian leopards, Indian elephants, Bengal tigers, and over 200 bird species.

4. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is dedicated to protecting the critically endangered Asian Lion, with over 2,000 animal and bird species identified.

5. Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand is known for its snow leopard conservation project and animals like Asian black bear, musk deer, diverse mammal and bird species.

6. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is home to elephants, Indian bison (gaurs), tigers, leopards, and various other wildlife.

7. Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is notable for its elephant and tiger reserves.

8. Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary in Darjeeling, West Bengal, houses a variety of wildlife including jungle cats, monkeys, flying squirrels, leopards, and birds.

9. Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is primarily a bird sanctuary with over 267 bird species.

10. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is a tiger reserve with diverse plant and animal species including elephants, leopards, sambar, and birds.