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of 'Sherkhan'- the tiger , 'Baloo'- the bear and 'Colonel Hathi'- the
elephant, come to mind whenever there is a reference to wildlife and
India. So impressed was Rudyard Kipling with the 'Jungles' - harbouring
the myriad species of animals & birds, the romance and fears
associated with the ' wild ', and the ways and lives of people living in
harmony with nature, that he based the story of his 'Jungle Book' in the
wilds of India !
Wildlife heritage of India is as much or more diverse than the cultural
heritage this country posses. One of the major mega diversity countries in
the world, India houses a good number of wildlife species found nowhere
else on this globe. India is a natural place for the wildlife enthusiasts
of the world to be. The reasons are simple but exciting.
Wildlife watching itself is a pleasure in India. The choices are immense
and compelling. Just imagine going for a wildlife safari and searching for
tigers sitting on the back of a big tusker. Most of the wildlife
sanctuaries in India have facilities for wildlife watching and bird
watching on jeeps, special buses, elephants, cycles, and using other
vehicles. For the exciting, enchanting and ultimate experience in wildlife
adventure in India there are several famous wildlife safari like the Jim
Corbett National Park, Ranthmbore National Park and the Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary.