Tigers in Jim Corbett National Park

The elusive Tiger, Jungle Cat, Black Bear & Asian Elephants are perhaps the most celebrated of wild animals of India. It is symbolises raw power of nature and finds an important place in our culture, mythology and legends. It has been worshiped as guardian and ruler of the forest. People often ask- endangered animals in corbett national park or how many tigers are there in corbett national park- today this carnivore is critically endangered species, though once it roamed freely in most of Asia.

India is home to the largest population of wild tigers in world. There are estimated to be only 5000 to 7500 tigers surviving in the world. Out of these, the subspecies found in the Indian subcontinent, the Bengal tiger has 3000 to 4500 surviving members, more than three-fourths of which are in India. Jim Corbett National Park has unique ecosystem as there are 225 Tigers and around 1,100 wild Elephants, whereas other national parks like Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore and Kanha mainly have Tigers.

Being a carnivore and a master predator, tiger lies on top of the food pyramid in Jungle. It keeps population of ungulates under control and thus maintains ecological balance. The tiger is an indicator of a healthy wilderness ecosystem. If tiger is protected, our forests will also live. And forests mean good air and plenty of freshwater, both of which affect our own survival. You may contribute to this by visiting more to the national parks and contribute to their living. Leopards can be easily located in the hilly areas but can also be seen around in lowland jungles. We invite you to visit jim corbett national park's to see endangered animals found in this park of India before they disappear.

The list of animals found in Jim Corbett National park is here for reference and some of tem are also considered endangered in India includes- Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat and Leopard Cat. Other mammals inhabiting Jim Corbett includes 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. 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. Tigers have been found to be killing elephants in Jim Corbett National Park- signals worrying trend in wildlife as tigers usually don't eat elephants, wildlife experts says. In a recent study found- 09 Tigers, 21 Elephants and 06 Leopards were found dead in Jim Corbett National Park from 2014 to May 31, 2019.

The terai-bhabar region, including Corbett, was once the best place to see tigers during jeep and elephant safaris near delhi, but tigers has reduced tremendously due to development. The tiger has always had a close association with Jim Corbett National Park earlier through the writings of Jim Corbett and other shikaris and later because of the launch of Project Tiger, Indias tiger conservation programme, initiated from the Parks soil on 1st April 1973. Tigers hunt deers and wild boar. They choose the largest of the prey species since larger prey represents more energy for the effort spent. For this reason the sambar population density is believed to be a good indicator of presence of tigers. Occasionally, tigers will also attack young of elephants and take smaller species, including monkeys, birds, reptiles and fish.

Adult tigers are usually solitary, except for females with cubs. However, sometimes several are sometimes seen together. Generally, both female and male tigers maintain home ranges that do not overlap with the home range of another tiger of the same sex. Females have home ranges of approximately 20 sq. km while those of males are much larger, covering 60-100 sq. km. Male home ranges cover the territory of many smaller female home ranges. The male protects his territory and the females within it from competing males- You may also say that Jim Corbett is best and nearest national park from Delhi for the Tiger Sighting Safaris in their natural habitat.

To mark their territories, tigers use several means of advertising this fact. Urine and anal gland secretions are sprayed on trees, bushes and rocks in various places throughout a particular area. They also make claw marks on trunks of trees. Such markings help avoid physical confrontation since any intruders in the territory recognise the owners scent and generally keep out. Among the large cats in India tigers have the greatest reputation as man-eaters. Several legendary man-eating tigers have been known, especially during the terai-bhabar region. Such tigers have been immortalised through the writings of Jim Corbett. For example, the Champawat tiger is said to have killed 434 people before Colonel Jim Corbett finally succeeded in killing it. However, in recent times, with the huge decline in the numbers of tigers in India and worldwide, attacks on humans have been relatively rare. Man-eating is usually the result of a tiger’s inability to catch usual prey when it is too old to hunt or if it has an injury.

International (Global) Tiger Day 2019- July 29 is celebrated as Global Tiger Day to raise awareness about endangered big cats. It was created when 13 countries came together in 2009 and pledged to double world’s Tiger population by 2023.

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We also arrange Angling Tours and Tiger Safari Tour Packages in Jim Corbett National Park for wildlife enthusiasts Birding & Photographic Tours for those who wishes to experience Jungle Stay-during photography workshops one can also learn lessons with them. Yoga & Meditation Camps in Corbett for Adults & Kids, which are conducted by Yogic Teachers. Do write to us on corbettpark@gmail.com or Call on +91 9719251197 for Programs & Costs. The lodge also organise Programs on Detox & Stress Management for Corporate. Vanya River Lodge is Ideal venue in Jim Corbett of Corporate Training in Team Building, Leadership & Communication. There is enough indoor and outdoor spaces to conduct Seminar, Conference, Meetings, Weddings and events in Jim Corbett National Park.