Fauna

Tiger in one of the enclosures

Van Vihar National Park, harbours a variety of herbivores and carnivores, which have been re-introduced to this area. The carnivores include Tiger (Tigris tigris), Lion (Panthera leo), Panther (Panthera pardus), Hyena (Hyaena hyaena), and Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus).

The albino Sloth bear and the White tiger are the star attractions of Van Vihar. The herbivores include Sambhar (Cervus unicolor), Cheetal (Axis axis), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragacamelus), Black buck (Antilope cervicapra), Chousingha (Tetracerus quadricornis), Common Langur (Presbytis entellus), Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta), Wild-boar (Sus scrofa), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Hare (Lepus nigricollis) etc.

In addition to this, the Park also houses Ghariyal (Gavialis gangeticus), Mugger (Crocodylus palustris), Turtle (Trionyx gangeticus), Star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) and Python (Python molurus). Tiger, Panther and Crocodile have bred successfully here under captive conditions.

Also Check : List of Endangered Animals of VVNP