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Melghat Tiger Reserve lies in the Satpura Hill Range in Maharashtra, central India. The hills are covered with dry decidous forest, dominated by teak.<br /> | Melghat Tiger Reserve lies in the Satpura Hill Range in Maharashtra, central India. The hills are covered with dry decidous forest, dominated by teak.<br /> | ||
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Tiger occurs but is hard to see. The best chances are on jeep safaris organised by the park itself. However even on this safaris less than 1 in 10 see a tiger. <br /> | Tiger occurs but is hard to see. The best chances are on jeep safaris organised by the park itself. However even on this safaris less than 1 in 10 see a tiger. <br /> | ||
Grey Langurs (or Hanuman Langurs) are often seen along the road. Wild boar, Gaur, Sambar, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Chital and Golden Jackal are sometimes seen from the road. Four-horned Antelope, Leopard, Wild Dog, Hyena and Sloth Bear are also recorded but are hardly ever seen by visiting tourists and birders. | Grey Langurs (or Hanuman Langurs) are often seen along the road. Wild boar, Gaur, Sambar, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Chital and Golden Jackal are sometimes seen from the road. Four-horned Antelope, Leopard, Wild Dog, Hyena and Sloth Bear are also recorded but are hardly ever seen by visiting tourists and birders. | ||
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Overview
Melghat Tiger Reserve lies in the Satpura Hill Range in Maharashtra, central India. The hills are covered with dry decidous forest, dominated by teak.
The reserve is an important site for tiger but they are hard to see here. Many forest birds can be found here but the prime target for many birders is the enigmatic Forest Owlet.
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Other Wildlife
Tiger occurs but is hard to see. The best chances are on jeep safaris organised by the park itself. However even on this safaris less than 1 in 10 see a tiger.
Grey Langurs (or Hanuman Langurs) are often seen along the road. Wild boar, Gaur, Sambar, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Chital and Golden Jackal are sometimes seen from the road. Four-horned Antelope, Leopard, Wild Dog, Hyena and Sloth Bear are also recorded but are hardly ever seen by visiting tourists and birders.
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