Sanjog asked:


“For every tiger you see in India, five see you !!”

The enchanting and the rarest species of wildlife in India are the true treasures. Wildlife tours India take you to some distinguished forest reserves for sighting the variety of wild animals and birds in their natural habitat. Wildlife in India is a fabulous treat to all the wildlife lovers. Wildlife travel packages, planned keeping in mind the rich legacy of wildlife and the comforts of the travellers, offer wonderful opportunities to explore the wilds of the forest.

Major Reserves/National Parks
With over 350 species of mammals and 1200 species of birds in the country, each Indian wildlife region has something distinct to offer. The enchanting India wildlife has been preserved through 80 National Parks and 441 Wildlife Sanctuaries. A few major of the India Wildlife sanctuaries are:



Bandhavgarh National Park (vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh)

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Rajasthan)

Jim Corbett National Park (Uttaranchal)

Gir National Park (Junagarh, Gujarat)

Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh)

Kaziranga National Park (Arunachal Pradesh)

Panna National Park (Madhya Pradesh)

Periyar National Park (Periyar, Kerala)

Ranthambhore National Park (Rajasthan)

Sariska National Park (Rajasthan)

Sunderban National Park (West Bengal)



Most of these Indian National parks & sanctuaries work to preserve the rarest and endangered species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles etc. Indian Government has taken adequate steps and measures for the conservation and regeneration of animals and birds like tiger, lion, panther, musk deer, Nilgiri tahr, great Indian bustard etc.

Apart from that, India wildlife sanctuaries and the National Parks are the best places to spot the rich Indian flora. India wildlife tours are ideal for Wildlife Photography, Eco-Tourism, Jungle Safaris and other adventurous activities. India’s topography and varying climatic conditions make it the second largest country to have such diversified wildlife tourism.



WM

Marcelle Trethewey asked:


Collective Names:

Antelope - herd, cluster, tribe

Apes - shrewdness, troop

Badgers - cete, colony

Cats (Wild) - destruction, dowt, dout

Cheetah - coalition

Elephant - parade, herd

Giraffe - tower, corps, journey, group
Hedgehogs - array, prickle

Hippo - raft, pod, bloat, thunder, school

Hyaena - clan

Impala - rank

Jackal - skulk

Leopard - leap, lepe

Lion - pride, sault, sowse

Monkeys - shrewdness, cartload, troop, troup

Mongoose - business

Pigs (Wild) - sounder

Rhino - crash, stubbornness, herd

Wild Dog - pack

Wildebeest - implausibility, herd

Zebra - dazzle, zeal, cohort

Name Origins:

Aardvark: Afrikaans word translation “earth pig” as ears and nose resemble those of a pig, also burrows a lot.

Bat-eared fox: Refers to the big ears resembling those of egyptian slit-faced bat

Blesbok: Afrikaans word translation “bald buck” referring to the white blaze on the face

Bushbaby: Lives in the “bush” and their call sounds like that of a crying baby

Caracal: From the Turkish name “garah-gulak” meaning black ear, with reference to the black ear tufts

Cheetah: Hindu word “chita” meaning “spotted one”

Duiker: Afrikaans meaning “diver” from the action of the antelope when running away

Eland: Dutch word for elk, thought to be related or similar

Elephant: Greek word “elphas” and latin word “elephantus” for the species

Gemsbok: Dutch word “gems” meaning chamois in reference to colour

Genet: Name of area in Spain the species inhabited in the 18th century

Giraffe: Arabic word “xirapha” meaning “one who walks swiftly”

Hartebeest: Afrikaans word translation “heart cow” with reference to the shape of the horns

Hippopotamus: Greek “(h)ippo” meaning horse, and “pot-amus” meaning flowing river ñ a river horse

Honey Badger: Eats honey, badger from French word “becheur” meaning digger

Impala: Zulu name “imphala” and Tswana name “phala” for the species

Jackal: Persian name “sagal” for the golden jackal

Klipspringer: Afrikaans word translation “stone jumper” with reference to the bounding action in rocky habitat

Kudu: Khoikhoi name for the species

Leopard: Greek words “pardus” for panther and “leo” for lion, shortened to leopard from leopardus

Lion: Greek word “leon” for the species

Mongoose: Indian name “mangus” for the species

Nyala: Zulu name “iNxala” for the species

Pangolin: Malay name for “peng-goling” for the species, which means “the roller” from their habit of rolling into a ball for protection

Porcupine: Greek word “porcus” meaning pig and “spina” meaning species, direct translation “spined pig”

Rhinoceros: Greek word “rhis” meaning nose and “keras” meaning horn, direct translation “nose horn”

Springbok: Afrikaans meaning “jumping back” in reference to their unique jumping action called “pronking”

Warthog: Refers to the outgrowths or warts on the face

Zebra: Portuguese or Italian name of the species in the Congo region

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QUINCY

bharat gupta asked:


Wildlife Photography has a universal appeal attracting human curiosity and today it is gaining ground very rapidly-may be it is due to our inbuilt wild connections with nature and its creations. Interestingly the pioneers in this field were the hunters-turned conservationists like Jim Corbett & E.P. Gee. The previous hunters were the people who helped in promoting interest in the wildlife by taking interesting photographs. That era may be classified as the period of birth of Wildlife photography in India.At that time dwindling population of the mighty creatures started getting attraction of the people and then Government under the leadership of Smt. Indira Gandhi took positive steps in this direction by legislating Wildlife laws.The launch of channels like Discovery National Geography brought this issue in the limelight creating immense interest & awareness about the life of these beasts removing all misconceptions
First of all, a wildlife photographer should be aware about what is a good wildlife photograph. It is a sharp picture of an animal in its natural surrounding doing something interesting & natural. Capturing the right light is extremely important as it enhances the aesthetic quality of the picture.You should be aware about the different impact of light in different parts of the day.Nature of morning light is different from afternoon and evening light. Understanding light is extremely important for any novice in this field. Only then we can use this to our utmost advantage. Efforts should be on capturing the animal in the natural conditions. As far as Composition is concerned, the basic rules of pictorial composition should be observed. But the personal preferences play role in capturing an image. The knowledge of the subject & its habitat is an added advantage. The knowledge of animal’s behaviour,its mood, anger is important e.g. an elephant.We should be aware about the minimum distance between us & our subject to avoid the running away of the animal.It is advisable to learn & know which animal can be photographed Where & when, the best season and right time when a particular action or behaviour of the animal is known to take place.eg. Breeding season in wild creatures.The equipment we have is an important factor.

Title:-Tips on dos and don’t of wildlife photography.



GUSTAVO

Shawn Collin asked:


Even before its establishment in 1890, Yosemite National Park has already been popular with tourists and visitors. Today, the park remains as a top tourist attraction in the Sierra Nevada, especially for families with young children. Once your child has reached the age when he starts to develop an appreciation for things, bring him to Yosemite. There’s plenty of great fun that awaits kids in this spectacular environment. Here are just a few samplings of what you and your family can expect:

Learning about animal friends

Children who love animals and are interested in wildlife will enjoy many of the programs currently available in Yosemite. There’s a pre-school program called the ‘Wee Wild Ones’ that the park offers that teaches kids about animals through storytelling, games, songs and crafts. This program is designed for children 6 years old and younger. Admission is free.

Becoming a Junior Ranger

If your child is a born explorer, why not sign him up for Yosemite Park’s program called Junior Ranger? This program is designed for children from ages 7 to 13, although younger ones aged 3 to 6 can join the Little Cubs. The program teaches kids about the value and importance of the environment through related activities. The Junior Ranger Walk (a guided tour that lasts an hour) is done in summer.

Exploring

If you’re visiting Yosemite in the summer, bring your kids to Happy Isles. This is the park’s nature center where kids can learn about the native species of animals that live in the area. There are also activities hosted by park rangers. Rangers lead kids through walks and allow them to participate in activities during a campout.

If you’d rather participate actively in helping your kids discover the beauty of Yosemite, take them for short hikes. Yosemite Valley is a good location for this purpose because many of the trails found here are designed for family exploration. Use a guide to refer to the features you’ll encounter during the hike.

Enjoying the view

Yosemite offers an alternative way to allow kids to enjoy the scenery: through a kid-friendly train ride. It’s known as the Sugar Pine Railroad and it goes through the Yosemite forest. You have a choice between the jenny railcar and the steam train.

Discovering history

Yosemite offers an invaluable lesson in history for young children and teens. Bring your kids to the Yosemite Museum to view the exhibits and let them learn about North American Indian culture through the Indian Cultural Exhibit. The Ahwahnee, an Indian village, is right behind the Yosemite museum. It showcases the culture and traditions of the Paiute and Miwok people.

Bringing out the artist in your child

Yosemite is so stunning in its utter beauty and majesty that it could never fail to awaken the inner artist in your child. For kids who have been dabbling in the arts or those who wish to explore their creativity, a visit to Yosemite can be the one perfect opportunity to allow them to do this. When visiting Yosemite, bring a camera or some art supplies. Then let your child’s imagination run free.



EVAN

rajendra sharma asked:


 

The most incredible way of getting in touch with nature is planning for one of the bird watching and wildlife tours. Many people from different parts of the world choose India as their destination for having the most intriguing experience of witnessing the huge variety of countless wild animals and birds. Moreover, for those who wish to see the best of the jungle life with modern facilities, wildlife tour India is the answer. The packages are well settled with numerous thrilling events and surprises.

India holds the most amazing variety of animals to see and this is the reason why, this country attracts thousands and thousands of tourists every year, who wish to explore different species of animals. Moreover, dense forests, free flowing rivers, deltas, basins, deserts and snow capped mountains will make your entire trip all the more fascinating. Sitting on the back of an elephant and watching tigers will form the best part of your wildlife tour India. Thus to enjoy a proper wildlife tour India package, get your tour booked in advance through a well established tour operator. You can also get the list of such tour planners through the medium of Internet, where they are available with their well designed websites. These websites offer each and every detail about their different tour packages, charges, duration and services.

India has always been termed as an exotic location by most of the travelers and availing wildlife tour India package is an absolute choice for all those travelers, who love to discover the mystery of wildlife. With these packages, an avid tourist is assured of visiting each and every intriguing location of the country with proper security arrangements. For visitors like these, jeep safari is arranged as the mode of conveyance, so that they can watch the rough terrain of the Indian jungles along with its lush green landscape. However, security is not the only reason for planning your tour with a good wildlife tour agency. These packages offer much more to their clients, where you can avail a chance of watching tribal dances. Moreover, you can also have discussions with these tribal people as they possess a lot of local knowledge about the unique medicinal value of the jungle plants. Hence, do not lose on the opportunity of enriching yourself with their age-old wisdom. Hence, simply pack some good mosquito repellents to protect yourself from the insect bites and the infection and leave for an exciting journey to India. Also, do not forget to take a good pair of boots with yourself to withstand the rough terrain of the jungle.

Nowadays, many good travel planners are offering worthy wildlife tour India packages to the people. These packages provide the tourists with exciting camping arrangements, where they can avail the interesting chance of witnessing unique scenes. However, no matter how efficiently do these packages make your tour convenient, there are still some specific things of utter importance, which should be packed along with your usual travel belongings. Hence, ensure to pack binoculars, torch, cotton socks, hat and sun glasses. If you have planned your Indian tour during summers, then remember that the climate during summers can be really harsh. To protect yourself from the scorching heat, carry sunscreen and painkillers.



NIGEL

jetworldholidays asked:


Every year, there are millions of tourists who arrive in India to feast on the spectacular locales of the country that house some of the most exotic collections of birds and animals in the world. These wildlife habitats are scattered across a vast geographical backdrop and that makes the journey for the traveler all the more interesting. So, while one will find the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in the rugged areas of Rajasthan, one will also find the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, one of the states that receive very high rainfall. Most of the wildlife centers in India have been preserved as sanctuaries and national parks and that ensures that the animals are all safe in their natural habitat. This also enables guests to meet the royal animals under guided tours and packages.

A few of the noteworthy national parks and sanctuaries in the country are Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore National Park and Gir National Park besides the ones already mentioned above, the Kaziranga National Park and the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. All the above mentioned sites are known for the variety in flora and fauna species and therefore specialize in distinct genres. Most of the centers of India wildlife organize for safaris packages. These facilitate guests to explore the wilderness in groups and even in secured conveyances like jeeps and other transport. An elephant safari or the like could definitely steal the show.

Although the wildlife centers are full throughout the year, to view special migratory birds and animals, one could especially arrange for a wildlife trip to these locales particularly in the winter months.

Whether you are holidaying in the eastern part or the western part, the northern or the southern part of the country, be sure to be surprised by the abundant wildlife In India.



ALFRED