Where To Find Madhya Pradesh’s Incredible Wildlife?

2. Where to spot a Leopard in Madhya Pradesh?

Where: Panna National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park.

Tigers might be Madhya Pradesh’s best-known animals, but seeing a leopard is always the most valuable sight for a real wildlife lover. 

That’s because Leopards are notoriously shy and quite rare to spot. Luckily, in Madhya Pradesh, you will find leopards more common than not.

Despite its surprisingly large numbers in Panna National Park, you will never find leopards hanging around in groups unless you see a mother with cubs. In that case, we admit, you have hit the jackpot.

They despise other animals’ company to the point that they mark their territories using urine and claw scratches on trees. 

Look out for such claw scratches on your next jungle safari in Madhya Pradesh, and we assure you that spotting these stealthy creatures will become a sure shot.

How to experience:

If you have the nerve of steel and the zeal to experience new things, do take a night safari in Panna National Park. Witness the happy stomping grounds of leopards and come face to face with them in the jungle’s ink blackness. If you are too afraid, you can also take a regular jeep safari to the rockier section of the region during the day.

4. Where can I meet the Hard Ground Barasingha in Madhya Pradesh?

Where: Kanha National Park and Satpura Tiger Reserve

You will see these twelve tined stags frequently raiding the meadows by the dam. Or you will find them busy chomping away the tall grass. 

It won’t be a task to spot them, as they are three times the size of a regular deer!

Barasingha is very popular among the tourists mainly because Madhya Pradesh is the only place where this species is found in such great numbers – all thanks to Kanha National park’s persistent protection efforts that facilitated suitable grounds for the species to thrive.

A few animals of this species have recently been transferred to Satpura Tiger Reserve, making it another park where you can see them in their natural habitat.

How to experience it:

As barasinghas are so densely populated, you won’t be able to spot them in Kanha National Park only on a bad day.

7.  Where can I spot Chital in Madhya Pradesh?

Where: Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park and Madhav National Park

Chital or “Dotted Deers” may be a common sighting on an Indian safari, but to find them in huge herds carrying out their chital shenanigans is only possible in Kanha National Park.

Easily identifiable by its beautiful golden-brown coat and big white spots, Chital is a lovely creature that will remind you of the animated movie “Bambi”.

Chitals are swift and smart. People even jokingly say that Chitals have an MoU with lemurs, because of which they are regularly informed about possible attacks from its predators.

Do you know that Chitals do not wallow during the rut? Instead, they emit a shrill call and walk proudly, flaunting their antlers.

How to experience:

Any jungle safari in Madhya Pradesh will promise an encounter with these beautiful creatures. However, try to visit during the morning hours if you want to catch its sight.

9. Where to find Malabar/ Indian Giant Squirrels in Madhya Pradesh?

Where: Satpura Tiger Reserve

An endemic and probably the cutest of all the other Wildlife of Madhya Pradesh is the almost 3 feet long Giant Indian Squirrel.

It is a funky, rangy, weirdly beautiful rodent that’s decked in the hues of black, orange and brown. It prefers solidarity and you’ll easily spot them jumping from one tree to another with their large paws and even larger ears.

A native Indian species, this rodent prefers deciduous and evergreen habitats that are found throughout peninsular India. And, owing to its unique biogeography, Satpura is the only place in Madhya Pradesh where you can spot them.

How to experience :

To observe this athletic little creature head to Satpura Tiger Reserve and look high up in the trees. You’ll find them jumping here and there very commonly here.

FAQ

How many Nationals Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are there in Madhya Pradesh?

Madhya Pradesh boasts of a total of 9 national parks and 25 wildlife sanctuaries. Among them, 6 of them have converted into tiger reserves as well.

What’s the best way to see wildlife of Madhya Pradesh?

The absolute best way to see the wildlife of Madhya Pradesh is by planning a 8-10 day trip to the state. Start with smaller national parks and then finally see the largest of them all Kanha National Park. Add jungle camps to your itinerary  and also go for unique experiences like walking safari or night safari to make the most of the experience.

If you need help planning, always know that we are ready to help. Request a quote and we will make sure you know the best of Madhya Pradesh’s wildlife.

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