About Rajasthan Wildlife
"A desert where wildness blooms!"
It is a genuine inclination to believe that Rajasthan is a desert
yet it is difficult to ignore the fact that the region, in fact has a varied
topography, and includes from semi-arid, desert-like conditions to the
oldest mountains in the world, and lush. water-filled valleys.
The Thar desert, also referred to as the Great Indian Desert, falls for
most part within the state, though parts of it do stretch into other states
such as Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana. And this is what gives Rajasthan its
unique topographical character. Unlike the typical desert. it does not have
oasis, palms or cactii rather it is densely populated. Sand dunes
characterise it, just as much as saline depressions and lakes.
Since
the Aravallis tended to be heavily forested, they became a natural refuge
for birds and animals. Kven though human degradation of the environment has
led to deforestation, in areas where the forests are still thick, the
reserves continue to offer sanctuary to their original, resident and migrant
species.
Major Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks
The major wildlife sanctuaries and national parks encompassed by this
desert region include;
