Good News Tiger Safari will start in Kailadevi

Good News Tiger Safari will start in Kailadevi

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Karauli, 14 Aug : Kailadevi will soon become a tourist destination, the forest department has decided to start 3 routes for tourism and tiger safari in Kailadevi which is Part-II phase of the Ranthambhore Tiger Project.

Karauli's Kaila devi is protected area of almost 774 square kilometres, it is also a tiger habitat, also this area had a good population of Cheetal, Sambhar, Sloth Bear, Wolf, Caracal, Hyena, Fox, Golden Jackal and many species of small cats and other wild animals and birds too.

Recently Maheshwara Falls of Kailadevi made the headlines, and was promoted by local bloggers and even Rajasthan Tourism also this area is famous for its unique wolves and caracals. Many Tigers roam in this territory but it was earlier sidelined and proper tourism was not able to start here. 

Now when department itself has decided to start tourism in Kailadevi there is a ray of hope that locals will get employment as well people will be able to see Tigers, Wolves and other wild animals in different landscape. 

Ghanteshwar and Kudka khoh, Needar Taal are some places worth watching here but the safari will be only in area as decided by the forest department. 

Initially Khoda ka Naala, 45 Enclosure to Needar Taal area has been picked up as Safari Routes. It will boost Tourism in Karauli District. 

Many species of birds including Raptors like Shikra, Crested Serpent Eagle, Short Toed Snake Eagle, Oriental Honey Buzzard and various owl species like Indian Eagle Owl, Dusky Eagle Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Scops Owl and Mottled Wood Owl can also be seen at Kailadevi. 

Leopards are also in good numbers in the area, from Mandrayal to Sarmuthura of Dhaulpur it provides a perfect habitat for wild animals including Tigers. 

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Caracals one of the most elusive cats of Ranthambore

Caracals one of the most elusive cats of Ranthambore

Friday, July 16, 2021

Ranthambore, 16 July : Wildlife of Ranthambore is mysterious, one such elusive species of cat is caracal.

Caracals are medium sized very agile and elusive cats, short tail and black tufted hair on their ears makes them look more elusive.

Caracals are mostly nocturnal, so it will be very hard to find them during day time, but sometimes they can be seen during early morning or evening hours but these chances are very rare.

The hindi name of Caracal is "Siyahgosh" that's is actually derived from two Hindi and Persian words in which Siyah means Black and Gosh means Ear, means one who has black ears. 

The fur of back side of the ears of Caracal is black in colour with tufts coming out from the top of the ear due to this their ears looks large and very different from other cats.

Earlier these elusive cats were found and distributed in very many places of Rajasthan, but slowly and gradually due to habitat loss and illegal hunting their population suddenly declined.

Ranthambore and Karauli are now their one of the last remaining hideouts, earlier Sariska was also one the best places where one could see Caracal.

It's hunting technique is so swift that it jumps, catches it's prey in flight, holds it in mouth in lands on all its four in one action.

There many videos of Caracal on internet but it will be a real thrill to see these cats in action live.

Caracals are definitely one of the most agile and elusive cats, if you're lucky you'll find one in Ranthambore during your Safaris.

This, one of most beautiful cat is disappearing from many places, it's time to conserve this beautiful creation of Nature.

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