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Season first Russell viper...

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This year season first Russell Viper rescued and released forest block number 3. Snakes are playing vital role in environment and protecting crops from rats and mice.

How often do you see the Sloth bear?

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Sighting wild animals in open sanctuary is just matter of luck... Here is an amazing experience with Sloth Bear... A an article written by Mart Kok from Holland... Me: “Is that a crocodile?” Charles:“No. That is a rock.” Not of to a great start. Forme the hike up Mount Abu was heavy on the legs but also surprisingly relaxing. A trek to the top will bring you past some of Rajasthan’s best views. My trekking guide Charles took me on a lenient route which showed all the great vistas without getting all  too steep. At the top he made me some of the best chai I’ve had in India. Few things in life beat good chai with a view. Abu is a renowned wildlife sanctuary so if you’re lucky you will spot some of the amazing fauna the mountain has to offer. Mongoose, sambar, the Indian leopard, wild boar, hare, pangolin, and porcupine are but some of the animals that make their homes here. As  we were making our way down, though, we had not been lucky. We had heard the call of a mountai

Dendrocalamus Strictus

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Bamboo species. Dendrocalamus Strictus. The culms are often solid... Grow wild at lower foothills of the Aravali.