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India besides being the land of snake charmers is the home of the majestic tiger and the graceful elephant, the magnificent peacock and the gigantic rhinoceros.
Animals have been an important part of Indian religion and revered as gods and vehicles of gods. Today, almost 3 % of the vast peninsula is protected with wilderness. India is home to 2000 species of birds, most of which are unique to the sub continent. It is also the habitat of the endangered species like the white tiger, the royal Bengal tiger, the Asiatic lion, the lion tailed macaque, the desert cat, Indian wild ass, Himalayan musk deer, Swamp deer to name a few...
The variety of natural habitat offered to the wild is indeed a delight for the nature lover. Whether it's the hilly terrain or a deserted one, the wild horizons of India are filled with richness and diversity as well as offer ample of opportunities for nature lovers to enjoy the enchanting landscapes. The wildlife parks, sanctuaries and zoological parks are spread across the length and breadth of the country offering a fascinating diversity of terrain, flora and fauna.
India has preserved vast territory of forests and habitats in its whooping 80 National Parks and 441 Wildlife Sanctuaries. Travelers in India may take a refuge in the tranquility along with the wild and watch the energy of the abundant nature.
Nestled in Kerala's lush forests are fourteen natural reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, many of which are still not part of the tourist circuits. These reserves teem with rare and exotic flora and fauna, such as the nelakurunji, the exotic flower that paints the Munnar hill sides blue once every twelve years, and the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. More than half of the world's Nilgiri Tahr population roams in the hills of Eravikulam.
Animals found the wilds of Kerala include elephants, sambar, lion tailed macaque, gaur, sloth bear, tiger, wild boar, bonnet macaque and the cobra and the Malabar giant squirrel. The Periyar Lake and streams in Thekkady have several species of fish including the masheer, a endangered game fish of India. The otter can also be frequently sighted here.
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