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5 Animal Sightings to Watch Out For in Tadoba

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The oldest national park in Maharashtra, Tadoba, is a haven for tourists and nature lovers wishing to sight magnificent tigers roaming around in their natural habitat. But that’s not the only thing Tadoba is famous for. The largest national park in Maharashtra features more than 200 species of birds and a diverse variety of animals that are generally rare to be seen. Here are 5 unique animal sightings to watch out for in Tadoba: 1. Gaur The Gaur is also known as the Indian Bison, and they generally move around in small herds. They are the largest bovine species in Tadoba and are a popular sighting fixture in the reserve. 2. Black Panther Back in May, a Belgian diplomat and his family spotted a black panther for the first time in Tadoba. Since then, naturalists have managed to spot it again, and it remains a challenging but fruitful adventure for tourists to Tadoba. 3. Sloth Bear They are hard to find, but you can sight them n

10 Facts About Tigers You Probably Didn't Know

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Tigers are from the cat family, but unlike their more domesticated cousins, tigers have a number of special traits and abilities that make them a unique fixture in the feline world. Unless you’re an expert on tigers, there are several facts about them that you probably don’t know. Here are 10 amazing and less-known facts about the majestic tiger: They Live for an Average of 25 Years Tigers have an average lifespan of 25 years which is substantially higher than the average lifespan of house cats which is 15 years. Tigers Are Born Blind and Many Cubs Don’t Survive It is unfortunate but the idiom of “Survival of the Fittest” applies harshly to tiger cubs. Tigers are born blind and stay that way for more than a week after birth. They have to follow the scent of their mothers to survive, and those that are left behind, more often than not, don’t survive. The Collective Name for Tigers in a Group A pride of lions, a school of fish, a ___ of tigers

The Beautiful Lodge in the Woods: Guest Experiences at Jharana

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Tadoba is a place that people remember for the tigers. And Jharana Jungle Lodge. Visitors to our resort, situated amidst 6.5 acres of lush greenery, get the complete experience of a premium holiday experience in the diverse wilderness of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. Guests to Jharana are treated to great service from the get go - when you reach the city of Nagpur, our shuttle service picks you up from wherever you are to take you 105 km away to Tadoba, where your adventure begins. If you’ve had a tiring trip, a soothing Spa experience at the resort will rejuvenate your senses almost immediately. A classy restaurant equipped with expert chefs will whip up tasty meals for you and your friends and family. A wealth of options await you there with our chefs being great at preparing dishes from a variety of cuisines. Now it’s time for the thing you’ve come to Tadoba for: Tiger Safari. We take you in an open jeep for a safari which starts from the Navegaon gate, wh

Jharana Jungle Lodge: A Luxurious Stay in the Land of Tigers

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Would you like to see tigers in their natural habitat from 10 feet away? Jharana Jungle Lodge organizes jungle safaris from the Navegaon gate in the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, where we take you on an adventure through the wilderness to see the famous tigers of Tadoba. One day in this diverse forest is not enough, and Jharana Jungle Lodge's luxurious rooms ensure you're at ease in the lap of nature.

Are Tiger Reserves Safe for the Future

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They could go extinct. Back in 2006, a huge campaign was run across India to “Save Tigers”. The campaign has been successful, with the population of tigers rising to 1,706 in 2010 and to 2,226 in 2014. India’s tiger reserves now house around 70% of the world’s tiger population. But that’s not the end of “Save Tigers”. According to scientists working towards tiger conservation in India, 41 out of 50 tiger reserves in India could go extinct. India boasts of 50 tiger reserves, but scientists have found that only 9 out of those 50 have enough tiger population to sustain growth in breeding and avoid extinction. The criteria is as follows: The tiger reserve should have at least 20 breeding units in order to qualify as being a safe reserve for tigers. A breeding unit is a unit of one male and one female tiger. And only 9 tiger reserves: Corbett, Kanha, Painch, Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Sundarbans, Kaziranga, Tadoba and Mudumalai have a population of 20 o