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 The sloth bear, Himalayan black
bear, dhole, jackal, yellow throated martem, Himalyan palm civet, Indian
greymongoose, common otter, porcupine, clacktaped hare are the other
attractionsofs this area. It is possible to see elephants all over the
park. Four species of deer are found here. These are the chital, the
well-known spotted deer, para, kakka, and the barking deer. The goat
antelopes are represented by the ghoral. There is a lot for the bird
watchers in this park. It has over 580 speciesof birds. Most of the water
birds are migrant, and arrive in winters. Someof these are the greylag,
barheaded goose, duck, grepe, snipe, sandpiper,gull and wagtail. The
residents include darters, cormorants, egrets, herons, the blacknecked
stork and the spurwinged lapwings. Reptiles, which are residents of this
area, are the gharial,the rare fish eating, long - nosed crocodile, and a
few species of turtlesand tortoises. The Indian python, viper, cobra,
krait and kingcobra also inhabit the Corbett National Park. The National
Park offers invaluable experiences for adventurous and serious-minded
wildlife - buffs, photographers and anglers. It is advantageous to have
one's own vehicle here. Walking in some areas is permitted, but only when
accompanied by a guide. Elephant rides for wildlife viewing, in the
mornings and evenings, can be booked in the Dhikala complex. |
