Madhav National Park

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Madhav National Park
 

News: Three Tigers, as part of a tiger reintroduction project, will soon be released in Madhav National Park.
 

About:
 Named after Madhao Rao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior, this NP is situated in Shivpuri, MP on the northern fringe of Central Highlands of India.
 The Sakhya and Madhav Sagar lakes are two of the most critical zones of the park and are always surrounded by animals and birds seeking relief from the heat.
 The Park represents the Northern Tropical dry deciduous mixed forest as well as dry thorn forest.
 Some of the main tree species found inside the park include Khair (Acacia catechu), Salai, Kerdhai, Dhawda, Tendu, Palash, and others alike.
 It is home to antelopes like Nilgai, Chinkara, Chowsinga, and Deer, including Chital, Sambar, and Barking Deer. Animals like the Leopard, Wolf, Jackal, Fox, Wild Dog, Wild Pig, Porcupine, Python etc., are also sighted in the park.