India's wildlife is both rich and varied. More than 4% of India's land is under forest cover- there are at least 90 national parks and 482 wildlife sanctuaries. The country is one of the 12 mega diversity areas in the world, in terms of animal.

Project Tiger was launched in India in 1972 and there are 27 tiger reserves now in India.

Explore the fascinating wildlife of India.

• Bandipur
• Betla National Park
• Bhitar Kanika National Park
• Buxa National Park
• Dibru - Saikhowa National Park
• Kaziranga National Park
• Mukurthi National Park

• Eravikulam National Park
• Gir National Park
• Gorumara National Park
• Great Himalayan National Park
• Gugumal National Park
• Manas National Park
• Mouling National Park

• Guindy National Park
• Hemis High Altitude National Park
• Indira Gandhi National Park
• Indravati National Park
• Kanha National Park
• Mudumalai National Park
• More...

Have a look at the Wild Animals seen in Indian Forests

Here are the birds we commonly see in Indian wildlife..

Here you will find pictures of common wild animals and birds of India..