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Popular Wildlife Sanctuaries of India
Bestowed with a varied topography, India is home to a rich and varied wildlife. Known for its unique features, the wildlife of India attract wildlife enthusiasts and common traveller from all over the world. With the aim to save the wildlife of the country from poaching or other man-made destruction, government of India declared the wildlife areas as wildlife sanctuaries and inhabitant parks. Presently India is home to dozens of wildlife protected areas as long as natural habitat to wild species. One can spot massive elephants to fierce beast tigers to small hare in the wildlife sanctuary and inhabitant parks of India. Some of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries of India are as follows.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Rajasthan) : Also known as Keoladeo Ghana Inhabitant Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is a World Heritage Site. Situated in Bharatpur town of Rajasthan, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary spreads over 29 sq km. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 400 bird species including domestic as well as migratory birds. Though the bird sanctuary remain full of birds round the year, but during the chill season the migratory birds the caravan of local birds. The Siberian Crane is the special attraction of the park, the birds stay the park every chill in large number. Other foreign bird species visiting the park include Cranes, Egrets, Pelicans, Ibises, Ducks and Geese. If you want to delight in the bird watching at its best hire a cycle-rickshaw at the park gate and explore the every nook and corner without burning your calories much.
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan):Known for tigers, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Rajasthan. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in one of the protected wildlife areas of the country, where Scheme Tiger remained successful. Set amidst the Aravalli Hills, Sariska is full is covered with thorny deciduous forests. Besides tigers, you can spot a number of other wild animals such as leopard, wild dog, sambar, chital, wild boar, hare, nilgai, civet, four-horned antelope, gaur (Indian bison) and porcupine. Sariska is also home to ruins of the Kankwari fort, the ancient Shiva Neelkanth temples and a Palace of Maharajas of Alwar, now converted into a heritage hotel.
Ranthambore Inhabitant Park (Rajasthan) : One of the vital wildlife sanctuaries of India, Ranthambore Inhabitant Park lies in Rajasthan. The inhabitant park with an area of 392 sq kms is set at the junction of Aravali and Vindhyas mountain ranges. Indian tiger is star figure at the inhabitant park, in addition to this you can spot several other faunal species such as leopards, hyena, jackal, sloth bear, wild boars, gazelles, sambar and nilgai. Other attractions of Ranthambore include reptiles like snub nosed crocodiles, lizards, tortoise, cobras, kraits, turtles, Indian python, rat snakes and Indian chameleon.You can spot the bird species such as Indian horned owl, spoonbills, patridges, kingfishers, storks, ducks and the much sighted peacocks inside the park.
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (West Bengal) : If you have a long desire to see the Royal Bengal Tigers, then Sunderbans is the right place for you. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sunderbans is situated at a distance from Kolkata. Sunderbas, the largest mangrove forest and delta of world is formed by the merging of rivers – Ganges, Brahhmaputra and Meghna. Sunderban Tigers Reserve has a core area of 1330.10 sq. kms and spreads over a run of thickly forested islands and saline water channels. In addition to tigers, the tiger reserve also encompasses more to satisfy your visual buffet. Here you can see Spotted Deer, Wild Pigs, Rhesus Monkeys, Herons, Kingfishers, White Bellied Eagles and much more.
Kaziranga Inhabitant Park (Assam) : A hundred year ancient wildlife sanctuary, Kaziranga Inhabitant Park is situated in Cetnral Assam. A World Heritage Site, Kaziranga Inhabitant Park is known for Fantastic Indian one-horned rhinos an endangered animal species. Kaziranga is also home to Wild Buffalos, Swamp Deers, Wild Elephants and over 450 species of birds. A stay to Kaziranga is once in a lifetime experience. Here alongwith wildlife viewing you can spot the mother scenery at its best on your own.
Manas Inhabitant Park (Assam) : Situated on the foothills of the Fantastic Himalayas in north-east disorder of Assam, Manas is known for its unmatched beauty. Once a hunting ground for royal families, Manas Inhabitant Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. One-horned rhino is the major attraction of the inhabitant park which draws wildlife enthus from all worldover. Tigers, Leopards, Clouded Leopards, Elephants, Hog Deer, Swamp Deer, Sambar, Chital, Indian Bison, Sloth Bear, Gaurs, Capped Langurs, Golden Langurs, Slow Loris, Assamese Macaques, Hoolock Gibbons, Asiatic Wild Buffaloes and rare Black Panthers are other attractions of the inhabitant park. Manas also provides shelter to endangered species such as the Hispid Hare and the Pigmy Hog.
Bandhavgarh Inhabitant Park (Madhya Pradesh) : Renowned for White tigers, Bandhavgarh Inhabitant Park is the place where scenery meets with history. Situated in the disorder of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh covers 448 sq kms area. Tigers have always been the prime attraction for visitors to the park. Besides tigers, the inhabitant park is home to faunal species like Rhesus Macaque, Porcupine, Langur, Golden Jackal, Indian Gazelle, Bengal Wolf, Fox, Sloth Bear, Indian Grey Mongoose, Small Indian Mongoose, Ruddy Mongoose, Small Indian Civet, Leopard, Wild Boar, Sambar Nilgai, Gaur, Indian Pangolin, Chital, Four-horned Antelope, Blackbuck etc. Bandhavgarh also provides natural habitat to about 150 bird-species such as Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Shahin Falcon and Auburn Fish Owl. Bandhavgarh Fort, Kalchuri Archaeological Remains, Baghel Museum, Ghapudi Dam and Bhamera Dam are other attractions in and around the inhabitant park.
Kanha Inhabitant Park (Madhya Pradesh) : Once the fund of inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s all time fantastic classic ‘Jungle Book’, Kanha Inhabitant Park is one of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries of not only India, in fact the world. Situated in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha Inhabitant Park spreads over an area of 1,945 sq km. Established in 1955, Kanha provides shelter to a variety of wild animals and avian species including endangered species. You can spot wild animals like tigers, leopard, gaur or Indian bison, wild pig, antelope, black buck, barking deer, swamp deer, jackal, fox, nilgai, jungle cat etc. Bird species which you can spot in Kanha are green pigeons, rock pigeons, partridges, orioles, hoopoes, pond herons and much more. Kanha Museum is an added attraction at Kanha and don’t forget to stay the museum.
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat) : Situated in Gujarat, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is the home of Asiatic Lions. Once the part of the former Junagadh disorder, Gir was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1965. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary sprawls over 1412.13 sq km area, with core area of 259 sq.kms. One of the world’s rare wild species, the Asiatic Lions attract large number of scenery lovers and common travellers to the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary. Other wild animals found in the sanctuary are leopard, sambar, spotted deer, chowsingha, chinkara, nilgai, wild boar etc. Gir is also home to a number reptilian species like Marshland Crocodiles, Monitor Lizards, Pythons and a wide variety of snakes.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) : One of the largest wildlife reserves in India, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Kerala. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is set ammong the low lying Cardamom hills of the Western Ghats and centre of attraction here is the artificial lake. Periyar is known for tigers and huge populace of elephant. Other animals that you can spot are gaur, wild boars, sambar, deer, bison, barking deer, wild dogs, lion tailed macaque, the nilgiri langur etc. Delight in the boat ride crosswise the periyar lake and see the herds of elephants taking bath in the lake.
Myself, a Delhi based novelist, use to write on various topics. Whenever I got leisure time I use to some new destinations in India. Usually I express my personal experiences through words, that I will share with you all here. For more information about India and its tourist destination you can stay the site ITOPC
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Do ducks use their bill the same way platypus do?
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Upland Bird Hunting – Valuable Tips For Bird Hunters
Bird hunting has become a very well loved hunting pastime. While some hunters like the element of hunting over water for birds such as ducks and geese, many more prefer what is know as upland bird hunting. The upland birds are those such as pheasant, grouse, quail, and partridge that live exclusively on land. This can be much simpler for many hunters in a few different ways.
For the hunter who prefers to hunt waterfowl, his largest investment, other than perhaps his dog, is export a boat. While some hunters walk the peripheries of ponds or flooded areas, the best way to bag a trophy is heading to the bird’s territory; the water. While many hunters prefer using a boat and delight in life on the water, many more do not. Especially for the newcomer who isn’t sure what he prefers yet, export a boat right out of the gate can be an expensive investment he may not even use. The upland bird, but, stays exclusively on the land hiding in underbrush and thickets in the forest or prairie. The hunter wants to scare the bird from its hiding place so he can get a shot at it.
Another element of the waterfowl hunt is the dog. When hunting from a boat and downing birds, your trophy will always fall into the water, so using a bird dog is very nearly necessary to retrieve it. But, the upland bird hunter can get away without the use of a dog. A well-trained dog can, but, add a priceless element to any hunt by tracking down the bird for you. The upland bird dog is trained for a fantastic sense of smell and keen eyesight so not only can he see where your bird fell, but will be able to track it if it’s only wounded. Another fantastic asset will be the dog’s ability to flush the bird out of it’s hiding place. He’ll be able to detect any movement and alert the hunter to a bird’s presence.
If keeping dry while hunting sounds like something for you, then upland bird hunting is the perfect choice. Other than a weapon and hunting apparel, a hunter has small investment to make into his sport, and it offers just as much of a challenge as waterfowl. Many of the well loved states for upland hunting are in the northern regions such as South Dakota, and it is also well loved in the United Kingdom.
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If there aren’t these breeds of ducks and geese, what breeds are available here in manila and where can i get them and how much are they? thanks so much!
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Will Churches be Prepared if Pandemic Strikes America?
A mathematical analysis has confirmed that H5N1 avian influenza apply from person-to-person in Indonesia in April, U.S. researchers reported on August 28, 2007.
It is therefore no longer a question if a possible bird flu plague is a hoax perpetrated by governments or pharmaceutical companies, but is a reality that may change every person on Earth.
The analysis means the virus has mutated to the degree that it now has the potential to race around the world in a matter of weeks, killing millions.
According to Reuters News Service, Ira Longini and colleagues at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle said, “It went two generations and then just stopped, but it could have gotten out of control.”
“The world really may have dodged a bullet with that one, and the next time, we force not be so lucky,” he added.
The researchers estimate the rate of one infected person passing bird flu to another in Indonesia is currently 29 percent. That’s similar to the apply of seasonal flu in the United States.
Confusion About How Bird Flu Spreads
This week there was also news that the Bird Flu had reached Germany. Health officials there killed 160,000 geese in an attempt to stop the apply of the virus.
When public hear news reports about such actions, they are often confused about what it means. Even though hundreds of millions of wild birds have died from Avian Influenza that has not commonly affected humans.
It becomes a problem when wild birds infect domestic chickens, ducks and geese which live in close proximity to humans. In third-world countries, where public share the same income space with their poultry, they can catch the influenza directly from the birds. There have been hundreds of deaths from this kind of bird-to-human transmission.
What has always concerned health officials is that the virus could mutate and become easily transmittable between humans, and that has now happened according to the research by Dr. Longini and his team.
When the virus spreads beyond the second generation, the virus will race around the world and millions could die in just a few weeks. The last time this happened was during the “Spanish Flu” epidemic of 1918 that killed an estimated 100 million public worldwide. Health officials estimate that 28% of the U.S. populace got sick with this virulent flu virus in 1918, and up to 675,000 public died of it that year.
The H5N1 virus the world is now dealing with is a much more virulent virus than the one that apply in 1918, so the death rate is expected to be much privileged. Some healthcare researchers say it could kill 1.5 billion public worldwide in a matter of months, but even that number could be low. British healthcare professionals believe there could be up to 700,000 deaths in their country alone.
Do Local Churches Have a Role to Play in a Endemic?
Unfortunately, many Christians believe that there will be some “magic bullet” to save us at the last second. They read about pharmaceutical “break-through,” but most are drug company pipe dreams. Even if the drugs they talk about were tested, millions would die before they could be distributed.
Many public reckon the drug TamiFlu will save them since they have read that governments around the world are stockpiling the drug. TamiFlu is not a panacea, but.
The U.S. has ordered 48 million doses of TamiFlu, only enough for 14% of the populace. It is expected that the average person in the U.S. will not have access to it, since doses will go first to government officials, healthcare workers, the military, the control and other essential service workers.
When we did the research for our documentary film, “The Bird Flu Plague: A Survival Strategy for Families & Churches,” we promptly realized that “the government can’t protect us and science can’t save us,” and that is the focus of our preparedness DVD.
Local churches can exercise leadership by preparing for a possible Bird Flu plague, and to alleviate suffering if it comes. Sadly, most churches will wait too long to act, and once it has been announced that the Bird Flu has reached our shores, panic will ensue and the opportunity for preparation will be lost.
Christians should be preparing now. We have a long tradition of helping others during crisis times. For example, a Christian man, John of Ephesus (ca. 430-594 AD), shared his personal suffering from a endemic.
John recorded that public feared leaving their homes, and when they did they carried identification lest they fall ill in the streets, die, and be buried without word reaching their families.
John of Ephesus, along with later Christian writers, believed pandemics were a mode that God used to call public to repentance, and we agree with that.
The research by Dr. Longini and his colleagues has proven that the Bird Flu is now transmittable between humans.
The World Health Organization may raise the worldwide endemic alert level to Phase 4 or 5 as a result. When it reaches Phase 6 it will mean that there is a sustained transmission of the virus in the general populace and millions will die before they can get any help at all.
Author Donald L. Hughes offers a free e-book, “Church Preparedness Guide: Steps to Prepare for a Possible Influenza Endemic?” at http://www.BirdFluPlague.com.
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Cibola NWR 2007 Youth Waterfowl Hunt Part 3
This waterfowl hunt was held Dec 14-16 and was the first annual to help childish hunters learn how to hunt ducks and geese. Ducks Boundless, Avery, CWA (California Waterfowl Association), the Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club, Bass Pro, Delta Waterfowl, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Widgnwhacker Lanyards, Buck Gardner Calls, and many other sponsors donated gear for the childish hunters. Grown-up goose hunters volunteered as mentors to teach and call for the kids also. Huge thanks to all who helped make this a huge success. Camcorder was a Canon GL-2 More info on the Cibola NWR at www.youtube.com www.fws.gov More info on waterfowl hunting in our Waterfowl forum at www.jesseshunting.com Widgnwhacker Lanyards www.widgnwhackers.com CWA www.calwaterfowl.org Ducks Boundless www.ducks.org Buck Gardner Calls www.buckgardnercalls.com Avery www.averyoutdoors.com Bass Pro www.basspro.com Sportsman’s Warehouse www.sportsmanswarehouse.com Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club www.yvrgc.com Delta Waterfowl www.deltawaterfowl.org
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Is bread really good for ducks and geese?
As a child we always fed our old bread to the ducks and geese in the park. Later, I was told that bread can clump up in their throats and choke them. Since then I have fed cracked corn to the ducks and geese in the park. Is the bread really terrible for them, I seldom see dead ducks or geese in the park?