Why visit Pench
The terrain of Pench is undulating comprising of several small hills, some rising steeply to 675 meters above sea level. Most of the water courses are seasonal. The Pench river flowing through the centre of the Reserve is dry by April but a number of water pools are found which serve as waterholes for wild animals. A few perennial springs also exist. The undulating topography supports mixed deciduous forests. The main herbivores found are the Gaur (Indian Bison), Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Wild Dog and Wild Boar. The key predator is the Tiger followed by Leopard, Wild Dog and Wolf. Other animals include Sloth Bear, Chousingha, Chinkara, Barking Deer, Jackal, Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Porcupine etc. There are over 285 species of resident and migratory birds including the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Pitta, Osprey, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, White-eyed Buzzard, etc. In winter migratory waterfowl including Brahmini Duck, Pochards, Coots and others visit the tanks and the Pench reservoir within the Park.
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