Bird species and other small life is
yet to be check listed since the mega fauna get all
the attention. But good work is being done by wildlife
biologist and naturalist in discovery of Pench forests in India.
Tigers, leopards, Indian wolf, wild dogs, sloth bear,
bison, deer can be seen in the tourist zone of the park
– core zone. Spotted deer constitute the main
prey base of the tiger besides the Sambar Deer. Other
animals that can be seen easily are the Jackal, wild
boar, Macaque monkeys, peafowl and small wildlife like mongoose, ratel and civet cats
The Pench River is dam named Totla Doh is ideal for
water birds, reptiles and fishes. In dry summers it
becomes the lifeline of park for thirsty animals. |
