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Panna National Park

Panna National Park is situated in the central Indian's state of Madhya Pradesh, at distence of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The rejion, famous for its diamond industries, is also home to some of the best wildlife spacies in India and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserve in country. The park is known worldwide fro its wildcats, including tigers swell as bear and antelope. Due to is closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park is recognized as an exciting stop-over destination.

The climate of the rejoin is tropical. Summers, somewhat scorching, are when one has the maximum chance of encountering the exclusive wildlife of this park. Winters are could and comfortable and the temperature generally remains under 25o C. Monson touches this region is July and continue till mid-September. 
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Wildlife Attraction in Panna National Park
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Flora

While talking about flora, this place has dry teak and dry mixed forest. The reason for this kind of vegetation is the dry and hot climate of this region, coupled with shallow Vindhyan soils. Panna National Park has two kinds of vegetation- dry deciduous forest and grassland areas which dot almost the entire Panna National Park. Riverines, open grasslands, open woodlands with tall grasses and thorny woodlands are other kinds of vegetations existing here. The floral species for which this area is famous for include tree species such as Tectona grandis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchnania latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula, Lannea coromandelica, Bosswelia serrata etc.
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Fauna   

The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. The tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) have a kind of a permanent home here. The other animals which exist in the natural environs of this park are - leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuon alpinus), wolf (Canis lupus), hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), caracal (Felus caracal) and smaller cats. Sloth bear prefers to live in the rock escarpments. The other less ferocious inhabitants of Panna National Park are Indian deers, chital and chowsingha. Nilgai and chinkara can be easily sighted in most open areas in the grasslands, specially on the outer ring of Panna National Park.
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Avifauna 

The avifauna comprises more than 200 species, including a host of migratory birds. One can see white necked stork, bareheaded goose, honey Buuzzard, King vulture, Blossom headed Parakeet, Paradise flycatcher, Slaty headed Scimitar babbler to name a few. 
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Mammals

Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), the King of the jungle, roams freely in this secure, though a bit small habitat along with his fellow beings - leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuon alpines), wolf (Canis lupus), hyaena (Hyaena hyaena),  caracal (Felus caracal) and other smaller cats. Sloth bear has his most favourite home in the rock escarpments and undisturbed vales. The wooded areas are dotted with sambar, the largest of Indian deers, chital and chowsingha. One can easily see nilgai and chinkara in most open areas in the grasslands, specially on the periphery.
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Reptiles

Variety of snakes, including the python and other reptiles are found here.
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  • Best Time to Visit...

If you want to increases your chances of sighting the exclusive wildlife of Panna National Park, then you'll have to brave the hot and uncomfortable summer of this area. Winters are cosy and the temperature remains at the levels comparable to springs of major portions in India. Monsoon comes to this region in July and continues up to mid-September. January to May are the best months to visit this place.

 
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