FLORA & FAUNA

The rich fauna of this sanctuary ranges from endangered mammals to reptiles. You will like to know that the sanctuary has 166 Avifauna Species, 34 mammals species, 36 reptile species and 4 amphibian species. Mammals include species of Small Indian Civet, Sloth Bear, Indian Gaur, Panther, Common Giant Flying Squirrel, Ratel, Four-Horned Antelope, Palm Civet, Bengal Tiger, Mouse deer, and Pangolin. Apart from mammals, the sanctuary is also home to various reptiles and amphibians species like Indian Cobra, Tree Frog, Checkered Keelback, Indian Rock Python, Common Monitor, Russell’s Viper, Six-toed Frog, Dhaman, Ramanella Montana and Bullfrog and along with these beautiful species, the sanctuary is famous for its avifauna. The park is filled with 166 species of birds which consists 15 species of migratory birds, 13 species of endangered and 42 species are local migrants. Apart from them, a winter migrant and a local resident of Ladakh and Tibet- Bar-headed Goose, pay a yearly visit here. These birds are the major tourist attraction and add a beauty factor to the sanctuary. The birds find a home in the lush greenery of the park and it is maintained by some very special species of trees like Mahua, Bamboo, Jamun, Ain, and Bombax. Complimenting them are Grasslands, Weeds, and Teak Forests. Though this sanctuary does not contain endangered flora but it surely contains 200 species of medicinal and economic importance.