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Located in the heart of Central India in Madhya Pradesh stretching over
a an area of 940 sq kms lies Kanha National Park. One of the largest
Tiger reserves in the world, The Kanha Tiger reserve consists of the
National Park which forms the core and a surrounding buffer consisting
of a total area of 1945 sq kms.
The Vegetation is chiefly made up of Sal, Bamboo forests and grasslands.
Kanha Boasts of about 22 species of mammals which include Tiger,
Leopard, Gaur, Sambhar, Spotted Deer, Four Horned Antelope, Blue Bull,
Slothbear, The Indian Wild Dog amongst others. It is the last haven for
the hard ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer) which has been rescued from
total extinction. Over 200 species of Birds abound in the Park.
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