Wildlife Sanctuaries

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Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Karnataka, India
Bengal Tiger
Indian Elephant
Gaur
+2 more

Home to a significant tiger population and diverse wildlife in the Western Ghats. The sanctuary is known for its dry deciduous forests and varied wildlife.

Established

1974

Area

874 sq km

Best time to visit

October to May

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Kerala, India
Bengal Tiger
Indian Elephant
Gaur
+2 more

Famous for its elephant and tiger reserves in the Western Ghats. The sanctuary is centered around an artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam.

Established

1950

Area

925 sq km

Best time to visit

September to May

Sundarbans National Park

Sundarbans National Park

West Bengal, India
Bengal Tiger
Saltwater Crocodile
Gangetic Dolphin
+1 more

The largest mangrove forest in the world and home to the Bengal tiger. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its unique ecosystem.

Established

1984

Area

1,330 sq km

Best time to visit

December to February

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park

Uttarakhand, India
Bengal Tiger
Asian Elephant
Leopard
+2 more

India's oldest national park known for its Bengal tiger population. The park is named after the famous hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.

Established

1936

Area

520 sq km

Best time to visit

November to June

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park

Rajasthan, India
Bengal Tiger
Leopard
Nilgai
+2 more

Famous for diurnal tigers and ancient ruins within the park. The park features steep rocky hills, grassy valleys, and lakes.

Established

1980

Area

392 sq km

Best time to visit

October to June

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park

Assam, India
One-horned Rhinoceros
Bengal Tiger
Asian Elephant
+2 more

Home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceros. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts diverse wildlife.

Established

1974

Area

430 sq km

Best time to visit

November to April

Sanctuaries Articles

Discover wildlife sanctuaries and conservation areas around the world through our curated collection of articles.

Serengeti National Park
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African Wildlife

Serengeti National Park: The Great Migration

Witness one of nature's most spectacular events as millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in an annual pattern through Tanzania and Kenya in search of water and fresh pasture.

May 20, 202514 min readBy Dr. Jane Goodall
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Bandipur Tiger Reserve: A Conservation Success Story
Tiger Conservation
May 23, 202515 min read

Bandipur Tiger Reserve: A Conservation Success Story

How careful management has helped tiger populations rebound in this Indian sanctuary.

By Rahul SharmaRead
The Amazon Rainforest: Protecting Earth's Biodiversity Hotspot
Rainforest Conservation
May 17, 202512 min read

The Amazon Rainforest: Protecting Earth's Biodiversity Hotspot

Conservation efforts in the world's largest tropical rainforest.

By Dr. Carlos NobreRead
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: Ocean Conservation
Marine Conservation
May 14, 202511 min read

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: Ocean Conservation

Efforts to protect the world's largest coral reef system from climate change.

By Dr. Ove Hoegh-GuldbergRead
Yellowstone National Park: America's First National Park
National Parks
May 11, 202513 min read

Yellowstone National Park: America's First National Park

The history and ecological significance of this pioneer in conservation.

By Dr. Robert SmithRead
Galápagos Marine Reserve: Protecting Darwin's Laboratory
Marine Conservation
May 8, 202510 min read

Galápagos Marine Reserve: Protecting Darwin's Laboratory

Conservation efforts in the waters surrounding the iconic Galápagos Islands.

By Dr. Patricia ParkerRead
Kruger National Park: Big Five Conservation
African Wildlife
May 5, 20259 min read

Kruger National Park: Big Five Conservation

Efforts to protect lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo in South Africa.

By Dr. Sam FerreiraRead
Sundarbans National Park: Protecting the Bengal Tiger
Tiger Conservation
May 2, 202511 min read

Sundarbans National Park: Protecting the Bengal Tiger

Conservation challenges in the world's largest mangrove forest.

By Dr. Priya MondalRead
Everglades National Park
Tiger Conservation
May 1, 20255 min read

Everglades National Park

Comprehensive guide and insights about everglades national park. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Rahul SharmaRead
Komodo National Park
African Wildlife
May 4, 202512 min read

Komodo National Park

Comprehensive guide and insights about komodo national park. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Jane GoodallRead
Kaziranga National Park
Rainforest Conservation
May 7, 20259 min read

Kaziranga National Park

Comprehensive guide and insights about kaziranga national park. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Carlos NobreRead
Borneo Rainforest
Marine Conservation
May 10, 20256 min read

Borneo Rainforest

Comprehensive guide and insights about borneo rainforest. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Ove Hoegh-GuldbergRead
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
National Parks
May 13, 202513 min read

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Comprehensive guide and insights about monarch butterfly biosphere reserve. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Robert SmithRead
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Marine Conservation
May 16, 202510 min read

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Comprehensive guide and insights about arctic national wildlife refuge. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Patricia ParkerRead
Okavango Delta
African Wildlife
May 19, 20257 min read

Okavango Delta

Comprehensive guide and insights about okavango delta. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Sam FerreiraRead
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Tiger Conservation
May 22, 202514 min read

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Comprehensive guide and insights about bwindi impenetrable national park. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Priya MondalRead
Pantanal Conservation Area
Tiger Conservation
May 25, 202511 min read

Pantanal Conservation Area

Comprehensive guide and insights about pantanal conservation area. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Rahul SharmaRead
Everglades National Park - Part 2
African Wildlife
May 28, 20258 min read

Everglades National Park - Part 2

Comprehensive guide and insights about everglades national park. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Jane GoodallRead
Komodo National Park - Part 2
Rainforest Conservation
May 3, 20255 min read

Komodo National Park - Part 2

Comprehensive guide and insights about komodo national park. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Carlos NobreRead
Kaziranga National Park - Part 2
Marine Conservation
May 6, 202512 min read

Kaziranga National Park - Part 2

Comprehensive guide and insights about kaziranga national park. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Ove Hoegh-GuldbergRead
Borneo Rainforest - Part 2
National Parks
May 9, 20259 min read

Borneo Rainforest - Part 2

Comprehensive guide and insights about borneo rainforest. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Robert SmithRead
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve - Part 2
Marine Conservation
May 12, 20256 min read

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve - Part 2

Comprehensive guide and insights about monarch butterfly biosphere reserve. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Patricia ParkerRead
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Part 2
African Wildlife
May 15, 202513 min read

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Part 2

Comprehensive guide and insights about arctic national wildlife refuge. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Sam FerreiraRead
Okavango Delta - Part 2
Tiger Conservation
May 18, 202510 min read

Okavango Delta - Part 2

Comprehensive guide and insights about okavango delta. Learn more about this important topic in our detailed article.

By Dr. Priya MondalRead