Wildlife Sanctuaries
Chhattisgarh is blessed with extensive stretch of thick foliage and environmental topography which have proffered a shielded, as well as unadulterated haunt, to the state’s treasured wildlife. Some of the distinguished natural habitats where tourists can go and savour the beauty and endowment of nature are Indravati National Park, Kanger Valley National Park, Sanjay National Park, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary. Chhattisgarh provides an exceptional chance to witness the wildlife in its natural abode.
The most spectacular bird of the state, Bastar Myna or the Hill Myna, is found here. It is a perfect mimic and very apt in picking up human voice. It is much in demand and hence becoming an endangered species for being hunted illegally and more frequently. The other most important wildlife birds and animals found in the state of Chhattisgarh are the jungle crow, partridges, cattle egret, parakeets, wagtails, quails, bulbuls, flycatchers, woodpeckers, weaver birds, sun birds, parrots, pond herons, babblers, black buck, Chinkara, Sambar, blue bull, wild boar, barking deer, porcupine, monkeys, bisons, hyenas and crocodiles. Tigers are chiefly seen in Kanger Valley National Park, Barnawapara Sanctuary and Kurandi reserve forest. Reptiles like rattle snakes, python, cobra and vipers are also present in the dense foliage of the hill and forest areas. Udanti Sanctuary is popular for the endangered wild buffaloes. |