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 Tadoba National Park
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Location: 45-km From Chandrapur
And 100 Kms From Nagpur
Coverage Area: 120-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Mixed teak forests and a lake
Best Time To Visit: November and June
The oldest National Park in the state of Maharashtra, it is also a Project
Tiger reserve, since 1993. The rich deciduous forest mainly consists of
teak trees, The area around Tadoba was once highly populated by the Gond
tribals. It derives its name from their local deity 'Taru', who, according
to a legend, was killed in an epic fight with a tiger. He is still
worshipped by the local villagers as the deity of 'Tadoba'. A haven for
wildlife enthusiasts, Tadoba is also referred to as 'The Jewel of Vidarbha'.
Flora :
The rich deciduous forest mainly consists of teak trees, others being
Bamboo, Gardenia, Satinwood, Mahua and Jamun. The other tree species found
within the protected area are Ain, Arjun, Behada, Bija, Bhera, Bor, Bel,
Chichwa, Dhawada, Kusum, Mowai, Phetra, Rohan, Salai, Semal, Shisham,
Sisoo, Shivan, Surya, Sirus, Tendu, etc.
Fauna :
Although the major attraction is the Tiger, large herds of Chital, the
stately Sambar, the elusive Barking Deer, the fleet footed Chausinga, the
majestic Gaur, the robust Nilgai, the shy Sloth Bear, the whistling Wild
Dogs, the omnipresent Wild Boar, and the stealthy Leopard make lasting
impressions on the visitors to this Reserve.
As the night falls the Small Indian Civet, the Palm Civet, the Ratel, the
Flying squirrel make their presence felt. The lake attracts many water
birds like Cattle Egrets, Purple Moorhens and Jacanas. It also has marsh
crocodiles at the breeding farm.
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