Wildlife Reserve in Nepal

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is situated on the embankment of the saptakoshi river system. Its main attraction is the water holes which support the aquatic birds. It has the highest concentration of aquatic birds and the wild buffaloes are the unique feature of the reserve. Gharial crocodile and gigantic dolphins are the extraordinary animals found in the reserve.

Parsa Wildlife Reserve

Parsa Wildlife Reserve is located in the south-central lowland Terai of Nepal and it is the largest wildlife of Nepal. Sal forests compose about 90 percent of the reserve’s vegetation. Khair, Silk cotton tree and pine are also found in huge numbers. The reserve supports good populations of various endangered species include wild Asian elephant, Royal Bengal tiger, Sloth bear and Leopard. Blue bull, Sambar, Chital, Hog deer, Jungle cat, etc. are also found in the reserve. The reserve also provides habitat for more than 500 species of birds such as White breasted kingfisher, Paradise flycatcher, large racquet-tailed Drongo, Golden backed woodpecker and many more.

Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

Shuklaphanta is situated in the extreme southwest in Nepal with an area of 350 sq.kms. The main attraction of the reserve is the grassland, which is the home of barasinghe (swamp deer) and different types of deer, hog deer, chital, which support tiger and leopard. Sal, asna, semal karma, sissou are the trees that make up the forest and supports wild elephants. More than 200 species of birds are found in the reserve.