Wildlife
Indravati National Park has one of the last populations of the endangered Wild Asian buffalo. The National park is also home to a variety of other ungulate species. Reported from the area are Gaur (Indian Bison), Nilgai, Black Buck, Chausingha (Four-horned Antelope), Sambar, Chital, Indian Muntjac, Indian Spotted Chevrotain and Wild Boar. Large predators are represented by Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Dholes (Wild Dog) and Striped Hyenas. Smaller mammals include Flying Squirrel, Porcupine, Pangolins, Rhesus Monkeys and Langurs among many others. The commonly found reptiles in the park are Freshwater Crocodile, Monitor Lizard, Indian Chameleon, Common Krait, Indian Rock Python, Cobra and Russell's Viper to name a few. The Park also gives shelter to the large variety of birds of which Hill Maina is the most important species here.
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