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Jim Corbett Flora & Fauna

Main Flora in Corbett Park: Sal, Semal, Kharpat, Sissoo, Khair, Dhak, Khingan, Bakli, Bel, Ber, Bamboo, Khingam, Jamun, Kanju, Rohini and Pula
Main Fauna (Corbett National Park):
Mammals: Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Chital Deer, Sambar Deer, Hogg Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Langur, Wild pig, Rhesus Monkey, Jackal, Rabbit, Yellow Throated Martin, Otters.
Birds: More than 600 species of birds can be found in Corbett.
Reptile: Crocodile, Gharial, King Cobra, Common Krait, Cobra, Russel Viper, Rock Python, and Monitor Lizard.
Fish: Mahseer, Trout, Rohu, Katla, Kalimuchi, Kalabasu, Chilwa, Goonch.

Trees

Some of the ubiquitous trees in Corbett are Sal, Sissoo, and Khair. Many other species that contribute to the diversity here, are found scattered throughout the park. Pine (Chir) is the only conifer found in the premises of the park and is found on ridge-tops like ChinChoti, though at Gajar Sot, its density becomes quite low. On the elevated levels near Kanda, Banj Oak is easily seen, which is truly a Himalayan species. Prominent Palm species are Date Palms found in open and well-lighted areas. Kanju (Holopteliaintegrifolia), Jamun (Syzygiumcumini), and Aamla (Emblica Officinalis) are seen in the moist areas. Other tree species comprise Bel, Kusum, Mahua, and Bakli.
Jim Corbett gets its color tone from the flowering trees, which include Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) with pink and white flowers, Semal (Bombax ceiba) with big red blooms, Dhak or the Flame-of-the-forest (Butea monosperma) with bright orange flowers, Madaar or Indian Coral (Erythrina Indica) with scarlet red flowers and Amaltas (Cassia fistula) with bright yellow chandelier-like flowers.

Fauna in Jim Corbett National Park

One of the well-known species of animals inhabiting Jim Corbett is the Royal Bengal Tiger. It was in the forests of Jim Corbett that India’s tiger conservation program was initiated on 1st April 1973. There was a time when there were many man-eating tigers that dominated the Terai-Bhabar region. However, with a recent decline in the population of tigers, the attacks on tigers have become quite a rare occurrence. Adult tigers could be seen as solitary wanderers to the tourists, whereas tigresses could be spotted with young cubs.
Leopards can be easily located in the hilly areas but can also be seen around in the lowland jungles. The Smaller-size feline population comprises the Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, and Leopard Cat. Other mammals inhabiting Jim Corbett National park include deer species (Barking, Sambhar, Hogg, and Chital), Sloth bears and Himalayan Black bears, Indian Grey Mongoose, otters, Elephants, Yellow-throated Martens, Ghoral (Goat-Antelopes), Indian Pangolins, and Langur and Rhesus Monkeys. Tourists can also spot Owls and Nightjars during the night. Local crocodiles (along with the banks of the Ram Ganga River) and Indian Python, King Cobra, Common Cobra could also be seen in the Jim Corbett Park.