Corbett National Park

The Wildlife
The rich wildlife in the Corbett wildlife sanctuary comprises 110 tree species, 580 bird species, 50 mammal species and 25 reptile species. The birds, plants, animals, fishes and insects - all of them form an integral part of the flora and fauna of the national park.

Flora : The Corbett wildlife sanctuary is famous for its scenic beauty and the secret of its beauty lies in the rich and varied flora. The evergreen sal, sheesham, dhak, ber and bel trees stands together to form a core of the entire flora. Other important trees in the sanctuary are simal, khair and jhingan, which blossoms in the spring season. Besides, there are other plants like lovely palas, kachnar and amaltas, which blooms in the springs and add to the mesmerising effect of the scenic greenery of the sanctuary.

Fauna : Supported by rich flora and congenial environment conditions, the Corbett national park hosts a number of animal species. Tigers being the main centre of attraction, elephants, leopards, Himalayan black beers, hedgehogs, flying foxes, Indian pangolins, jackals, Himalayan palm civets, Indian mongoose, common otters, goat antelopes, langurs and fish-eating Crocodiles are some of the other species to be found in the park.

Besides, there are about 600 birds species of migratory and resident birds in the Corbett National Park. Some of the most prominent birds found in the Corbett National Park are Cormorants, Darter, Grey Heron, Egrets, Cattle Egret, White-necked and Black-necked Storks, Large Pied Wagtail, Parrots, Mynas among many others.