Wildlife In Kanha

Kanha National Park’s allure stems from its incredible animal population. This wildlife was also featured in Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” We’ve all heard of the famous Sherkhan from the book, who was inspired by seeing a Bengal Tiger. Other characters inspired by the park’s wildlife included Baloo the sloth bear, Kaa the snake, King Louie the orangutan, Akela the wolf, Raksha the wolf, Winifred the elephant, Rocky the rhino, and others.

Mammals

The park is home to approximately 39 mammals.

Bengal Tigers

Indian Leopards

Indian Wolf

Indian wild dogs

Bison

Spotted Deer

Sambhar Deer

Birds

Kanha will also excite the bird lovers as there are 300 birds flying in the sky.

Indian Pitta

Indian Roller

Peafowl

Indian Black Ibis

Asian Openbill

Indian Scops Owl

Rufous Treepie

Reptiles

There are also 30 species of reptiles roaming the jungles and waters of the Kanha tiger reserve.

Sand Boa

Checkered Keelback

Russell's Viper

Spectacled Cobra

Indian Flapshell Turtle

Animals Are Excited To Meet You

Wildlife In Kanha Waiting!