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Jaipur, May 25,
2007
Rajasthan High court gave directions to the state government about the the
decreasing number of tigers in Ranthambore National Park. The High court
in his ruling clearly emphasized that the top security officer
will be fully responsible for the security of tigers.
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Ranthambore National Park
is situated in Eastern Rajasthan, where the Aravali Hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau
meet. The Ranthambhore National Park was once the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The rivers Chambal in the South and Banas in the North bound the Ranthambore National
Park. Ranthambore National Park is famous for its Tigers. Six man made lakes are the central focus of the park and many perennial streams
criss-cross the entire park. The Ranthambore National Park has internal drainage and has no link up with any river system, even though two rivers bound the Park in it’s north and south side. The terrain of Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bush land. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type, with Dhok, being the most prominent tree.
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Tigers Report:
Year Clubs
Tigers
1999 6
36
2001 12
38
2002 10
48
2004 6
47
2005 0
26
2007 13
32
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Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary today offers an intense diversity of flora and fauna. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds..
The entry point to the Ranthambore National Park, goes straight to the
Ranthambore Fort & Jogi Mahal. With a coverage area of 392-sq-kms, this park got its name from the Ranthambhore Fort, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Park. The fort, which dates back to the 10th century and is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan, was a vital citadel for control of Central India and particularly the Malwa plateau.
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