What is the Indravati National Park and why is it significant?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

Indravati National Park is a national park located in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The park was established in 1981 and covers an area of 2,996.12 square kilometers. The park is named after the Indravati River, which flows through the park. The park is located in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The Indravati National Park is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to many rare and endangered species of animals and plants. The park is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, wild buffaloes, and several species of deer. The park is also home to a variety of bird species including the rare Bastar Hill Myna.

Indravati National Park is also significant as it is one of the few remaining natural habitats of the endangered wild buffalo. The park has also been recognized as a tiger reserve under the Project Tiger initiative.