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The sloth bear, Himalayan black bear,
dhole, jackal, yellow throated martem, Himalyan palm civet, Indian
greymongoose, common otter, porcupine, clacktaped hare are the other attractionsofs
this area. It is possible to see elephants all over the park. Four species of deer are found here. These are the chital, the well-known spotted deer,
para, kakka, and the barking deer. The goat antelopes are represented by the
ghoral. There is a lot for the bird watchers in this park. It has over 580 speciesof birds. Most of the water birds are
migrant, and arrive in winters. Someof these are the greylag, barheaded goose, duck,
grepe, snipe, sandpiper,gull and wagtail. The residents include darters, cormorants, egrets, herons, the
blacknecked stork and the spurwinged lapwings. Reptiles, which are residents of this area, are the gharial,the rare fish eating, long - nosed crocodile, and a few species of turtlesand tortoises. The Indian python, viper, cobra, krait and kingcobra also inhabit the Corbett National Park. The National Park offers invaluable experiences for adventurous and serious-minded wildlife - buffs, photographers and anglers. It is advantageous to have one's own vehicle here. Walking in some areas is permitted, but only when accompanied by a guide. Elephant rides for wildlife viewing, in the mornings and evenings, can be booked in the Dhikala complex.
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