Biodiversity of the Chichghat Valley Conservancy
Dry Deciduous ForestsHome to two pack of Wild Dogs, denning this year with 8 pups, along with a host of herbivores like the Chowsinga (Above) and Sambar.
SandbarsSand Bars are perfect hosts to all kinds of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, as well as roots, bulbs and berries from the surrounding Riperian habitat. Perfect feeding grounds to Honey Badgers, and their pups.
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Riparian ForestsHome to more than a dozen crocodiles, along with a vibrant diversity of fishes and nesting sites of Open bill storks, Pied Kingfishers and Teals.
THE CHICHGHAT CONSERVANCY
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GrasslandsGrazing areas to a wide range of herbivores including Gaur (above) as well as smaller cats and ground birds like Francolins & Sand Grouse.
WetlandsWetlands are extremely rich in biodiversity: waterbirds such as herons, egrets, swans, ducks and geese, and waders as well as provide Nesting sites for lesser whistling teals, open bill storks and pied kingfishers.
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