Wildlife
in Bandhavgarh National Park
Wildlife
in Bandhavgarh National Park
There are more than 22 species of mammals and
250 species of birds. Common Langurs and Rhesus
Macaque represent the primate group. Carnivores
include the Asiatic Jackal, Bengal Fox, Sloth
Bear, Ratel, Gray Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Jungle
Cat, Leopard and Tiger. The artiodactyls frequently
sighted are Wild Pigs, Spotted Deer, Sambar,
Chausingha, Nilgai, Chinkara and Gaur. Mammals
such as Dhole, the smallIndian Civet, Palm Squirrel
and Lesser Bandicoot Rat are seen occasionally.
Among the herbivores, Gaur is the only coarse
feeder
There are two main ways of getting about in
the park- in a motor vehicleoron elephant back.
Many of the animals are now accustomed to both;
evenso,it is best to talk quietly and not make
rapid movements. Jeep safaris are best undertaken
from dawn until about 10am and from about 4pm
until dusk, as the animals are most active during
these periods. A Forest Department guide must
always accompany you. This guide will be able
to direct you and point out wildlife. Elephants
are used every morning by the Forest Department
for Tiger- tracking. If a Tiger is found, then
the elephant will take you directly to the Tiger
either from the lodge or from a nearby point
reached by jeep/car.
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