The wildlife of India is a mix of species of diverse origins.The region's rich and diverse wildlife is preserved in numerous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country.Since India is home to a number of rare and threatened animal species, wildlife management in the country is essential to preserve these species.According to one study, India along with 17 mega diverse countries is home to about 60-70% of the world's biodiversity.
Wildlife sanctuaries in India attracts people from all over the world as the rarest of rare species are found here. With 96 national parks and over 500 wildlife sanctuaries, the range and diversity of India's wildlife heritage is matchless.
Some of the important sanctuaries in India are
The Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve - Uttaranchal
Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh
Ranthambhor National Park - Sawai Madhopur
Gir National Park - Sasangir (Gujarat) etc.
Supporting a great variety of mammals and over 585 species of birds, India's first national park, the Corbett was established in the foothills of Himalayas.
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