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Kanha Flora & Fauna |
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Kanha is known for its soaring forest and well-known grasslands. An impressive hoard of creatures can always be seen on the grasslands,with the spotted deer overpowering rest of the lot. The Dadars and huge grasslands and scrubby plateaus on the Maikal Hills,ranging in the altitude from 450m to 900m are ideal place for Gaurs. The steep ridges adjoining the plateaus are some of the spectacular landscapes of the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
The sal tree and various species of Bamboos are the most prominent features of Kanha's extensive flora. These have complex,distinctive flowering pattern,with Sal blooming annually over a period of several months and deciduous throughout the year. Many bamboo species flower only once during their extremely long life cycle, which may span around several decades.
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It is estimated that Kanha is home for more than 600 species of flowering plants. Near about 50 water plants are included in the Kanha Management Plant. Water lilies,an aquatic plant has considerable importance to the Barasingha.
One of the greatest achievements of this park is its contribution in saving many endangered species of animals which were about to become extinct. A trailing wild tiger lazing around the shades of the forest of Kanha offers its own charm. The park is also home to Sambars,Gaurs which are generally seen in green meadows grazing the grass. Animals like chital and blackbuck are also very common here. The other main wildlife attractions of Kanha are Barasingha,Barking deer,Black deer, Chousingha, Nilgai, Mouse deer,Sloth bear,Jackol fox,Porcupine,Hyena,Jungle cat,Python,Mongoose,Leopard etc.
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