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Call Of Wild

Kanha National Park in India is home to many species of animals and birds, including the Royal tiger and various species of deer, the most common of which is the Chital, or spotted, deer. Kanha National Park is also home to a heady mix of Indian wild dogs, Indian wolves, sloth bears, pangolins, hyenas, otters, and leopards. There are also several species of colorful local birds, with peacocks, spotted owls, white-breasted kingfishers, and golden orioles all in abundance.
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