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    Maharashtra is home to diverse wildlife and has 17 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Some of the popular parks include Tadoba National Park, which has over 40 tigers, and Melghat Tiger Reserve, which was one of India's first nine tiger reserves under Project Tiger. Maharashtra also has over 300 tigers across its reserves. Visiting the parks offers opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including tigers, birds, and endangered species like the forest owlet.

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    Maharashtra is home to diverse wildlife and has 17 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Some of the popular parks include Tadoba National Park, which has over 40 tigers, and Melghat Tiger Reserve, which was one of India's first nine tiger reserves under Project Tiger. Maharashtra also has over 300 tigers across its reserves. Visiting the parks offers opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including tigers, birds, and endangered species like the forest owlet.

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    Maharashtra is home to diverse wildlife and has 17 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Some of the popular parks include Tadoba National Park, which has over 40 tigers, and Melghat Tiger Reserve, which was one of India's first nine tiger reserves under Project Tiger. Maharashtra also has over 300 tigers across its reserves. Visiting the parks offers opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including tigers, birds, and endangered species like the forest owlet.

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    WILDLIFE OF

    MAHARASHTRA

    KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA PARADEEP


    PORT
    NAME :- SAI PRAKASH RANA
    CLASS :- VI ‘C’
    ROLL NO :- 40
    MAHARASHTRA

     Maharashtra, a state spanning west-central


    India, is best known for its fast-paced capital,
    Mumbai (formerly Bombay). This sprawling
    metropolis is the seat of the Bollywood film
    industry. It also has sites like the British Raj-
    era Gateway of India monument and cave
    temples at Elephanta Island. To the south is
    the rustic, beach-lined Konkan Coast. In the
    city of Pune, Aga Khan Palace is a memorial
    to Mahatma Gandhi.
     Capital:
     Mumbai
     Location:
     west-central India

     BEST TIME TO VISIT MAHARASHTRA


     October to March is the best time to visit

    Maharashtra. Offering a great climate to its


    visitors, this time is ideal for vacationers to
    witness the scenic beauty of this destination.
    WHY VISIT MAHARASHTRA?
     Maharashtra is famous for its caves, and
    rock-cut architecture as in Ajanta Ellora
    Caves that is also one of the UNESCO as
    World Heritage Site. Some of the temples in
    Maharashtra are over 1000 years
    old.Maharashtra state is home to many rare
    species of flora and fauna in 17 wildlife
    sanctuaries and national parks.
    TEMPERATURE

     TEMPERATURE
     22°C to 39°C
     Summer

    (March and extending till May)


     22°C to 39°C
     Monsoon

    (June to July)
     12°C to 34°C
     Winter

    (November to February
    LIST OF POPULAR WILDLIFE FOR MAHARASHTRA

     Tadoba National Park


     It is one of the best tiger reserves of India as

    tiger population has increased rapidly. There


    are about 43 tigers (2010 National Census on
    Tigers) in the reserve. Tadoba National Park is
    located in the Chandrapur district of the state
    of Maharashtra. It is a part of Tadoba Andhari
    Tiger Reserve.
    MAHARASHTRA WILDLIFE INFORMATION

     No of National Parks 6
    No of Tiger Reserve 6
    No of Wildlife Sanctuaries 17
    Forest Area 47482 sq. km
     The oldest and biggest national park of
    Maharashtra, The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
    is one of India's “Project Tiger” reserves
     There are 312 Tigers in Maharashtra as per 2018
    Tiger Census. Which is the largest Tiger Reserve
    in Maharashtra? Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is
    the largest Tiger Reserve of Maharashtra.
    Tiger Reserve and Sanctuaries in
    Maharashtra
    Name Places
    Tadoba National Park Chandrapur,Maharashtra
    Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Kathi,Maharashtra
    Pench Tiger Reserve Seoni District,Maharashtra
    Melghat tiger reserve Camp, Amravati,Maharashtra
    Nagzira wildlife sanctuary Bhandara,Maharashtra
    Sanjay Gandhi National Park Western Express
    Hwy, Borivali East, Mumbai
    Wildlife Tourism in Maharastra
     Bewitching biodiversity, varied climate, and vivid
    topography, all these best elements of nature come
    together to form the jungles of Maharashtra. Also,
    the state receives a regular downpour, which
    means there is greenery all around; thus attracting
    an impressive range of animals, including Tigers,
    Crocodiles, Bisons, Gawas, Neelgais, and numerous
    other avian species. Maharashtra is rich in its flora
    and fauna count, and that's why here one can see
    some of the largest eco hotspots, wildlife
    sanctuaries, national parks and bird sanctuaries,
    which has been attracting nature lovers and wildlife
    aficionado from the different corners of India and
    abroad.
     Even the metropolitan city like Mumbai, counted amongst the
    most congested cities in India, has a forest reserve in the form
    of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which is home to 274 species of
    birds along with 42 kinds of mammals. When it comes to going
    for wildlife holiday to Maharashtra, the first place that pops into
    mind is Tadoba National Park. The oldest and the largest
    national park & tiger reserve in Maharashtra, Tadoba is a must
    visit for those who want to see tiger roaming freely in their
    natural habitat. Also, the region is sprinkled with many jungle
    resorts, offered by the Maharashtra Tourism, which keeps on
    buzzing with tourists even in the offseason to seek relaxation.
    Jeep safari facility is also available in the Navegaon National
    Park, which is home to species like Mouse Deer, four horned
    Antelope, Indian Gaur, Sloth Bear, Tigers, and Leopards.
     Melaghat Tiger Reserve is another tiger tourism
    destination in Maharashtra, which was the first nine
    tiger reserves notified in 1973-74 under Project
    Tiger. When on a wildlife tour to Maharashtra, one
    can spot unusual avian species at every turn. In the
    Melghat Tiger Reserve, one can see the 'forest
    owlet,' which according to the researchers are
    critically endangered. Its discovery in Maharashtra
    has brought new hope for its existence. Adding to
    the list of places to see the endangered species is
    Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary, the deciduous shrub
    forest that is home to blackbucks.
     In Maharashtra, one can even trek through
    the wildlife sanctuaries, which ultimately
    doubles the adventure quotient. Radhanagari
    Sanctuary is one such forest reserves where
    tourists can immerse themselves in the thrill
    of walking on the pathways in the forest while
    anticipating the myriads of the area's flora
    and fauna. Also here one can see nesting and
    hatching turtles.
     It's the pleasant climate and greenery that
    beckons the flourishing wildlife with an
    abundance of flora in Maharashtra like
    nothing West India. Over and above the
    climatic factor, the jungles of Maharashtra
    has many wildlife resorts and retreats for a
    stay, which makes them even more
    approachable. Make sure to include some of
    the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of
    Maharashtra on your upcoming vacation.
    WILDLIFE

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