How Ranthambore Inspired us to Save Nature

“Tigers are supposed to be shot by cameras, not with guns.”
For centuries, tigers have inspired awe, reverence, and even terror. They command the Asian landscape as the top predator. They are large, magnificent, and muscular animals armed with sharp claws and massive teeth. They can kill with one paw swipe but they also shine with radiant beauty.

Ranthambore National Park is dominated by ‘Dhok’ trees, also known by its biological name Anogeissus Pendula. In fact, Ranthambore National Park is the single largest expanse of dry deciduous Anogeissus Pendula forest left in India. Ranthambore is home to 315 species of birds, 38 species of mammals like Royal Bengal tigers, wild boars, caracals, and leopards, 11 species of reptiles, and 10 species of fish in total.

Tigers are solitary animals. Their hearing is the most powerful of all their senses and is very useful for hunting prey. On an average, a tiger has more than 100 stripes. No two tigers have identical stripe patterns, just like how no two humans have the same set of fingerprints. Tigers love being in the water and are excellent swimmers. The Indian government has introduced a wildlife conservation movement known as Project Tiger to protect the tiger population in Indian forests. There are also educational outreach programmes for kids like Kids for Tigers. These projects are to create awareness and protect tigers from poaching and hunting.

Ranthambore National Park is an inspirational place for kids and adults. After visiting the national park, we were motivated to do our part in saving wildlife and nature.

Writen By Aaradhya, Aditi, Anisha, Avika, Asmita, Avira, Drishti & Tavgun (Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj).

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