Wildlife

Which state has the highest number of Tigers in India?

The tiger population in India is on the rise. There are 3,682 tigers in India (average), Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced in July 2023. Do you know which state has the highest number of Tigers in India? Let’s find out. Which state has the highest number of Tigers in India? Madhya Pradesh …

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Lion vs Tiger – a comparison | size, habitat, conservation, etc

This article compares Lion and Tiger, the two largest big cats. Let’s read. Lion vs Tiger Continent Lion vs Tiger – size comparison The size of these big cats is different in different regions. In general, Tigers are larger than Lions. A Siberian Tiger would easily outweigh any Lion. A Southern African lion would easily …

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park – wildlife, hiking, peaks, etc

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States. With nearly 13 million annual visitors (2022), it is by far the most visited National Park in the United States. Established in 1934, the National Park has an area of 522,419 acres (2,114 square kilometers). …

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Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh – Tiger population

Located in the Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National park is the foremost destination for Tiger lovers in India. Spread over an area of about 940 square kilometers, this protected forest is home to around 130 Tigers (as identified in 2022). Kanha National Park is part of the larger Kanha Tiger reserve which is …

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Yellowstone National Park – wildlife, photos, lakes, waterfalls, hikes, etc

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most visited National parks in the United States. Spread over an area of 2,219,789 acres, the national park is famous for its wildlife, geysers, hot springs, and other hydrothermal systems. The vast area of the National Park falls in the states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, majorly in …

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King Cobra facts – Size, venom, conservation status, etc

King Cobra is a large venomous snake found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Because of its size and deadly neurotoxin venom, the King Cobra is one of the most feared snakes, although it is rarely encountered. The following are some interesting facts about the mighty King Cobra. Let’s read. King Cobra facts The world’s …

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Mugger crocodile – characteristics, habitat, population, etc.

The Mugger is a crocodile species native to the Indian subcontinent and Iran. Also known as the Marsh crocodile, it is a medium-sized crocodile with adults reaching a length of up to 4.5 meters (14.7 ft). Characteristics The Mugger crocodiles have a relatively broader snout as compared with other crocodiles. A wider snout is a …

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Gharial – A crocodilian like no other | Gharials in India

The gharial is a crocodilian found in the rivers of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Also known as the fish-eating crocodile or gavial, it is one of the longest extant crocodilians with a typical length between 10-18 ft. The gharial is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and hence …

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Asiatic Lion | Lions is India |Population, conservation, etc.

Asiatic Lion as the name suggests is a Lion subspecies native to Asia. These lions are generally smaller in size as compared to most African Lions. Due to loss of habitat, hunting, and poaching, the Asiatic Lion population dropped to below 300 in the 20th century. Now the Asiatic Lion is found only in the …

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The largest snakes in the world | Anaconda, pythons, King Cobra, etc

Snakes are limbless reptiles that are found on every continent except Antarctica (also found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans). Most snakes do not possess venom and kill their prey through constriction. The largest snakes in the world are all constrictors, either Boa or Python. The following is the list of the largest snakes in …

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