Top 8 wildlife centuries in India.

India is home to numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks that harbor diverse flora and fauna. While it’s challenging to rank them definitively, here are eight of the most renowned wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India:

1. Jim Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand):
   Established in 1936, it is the oldest national park in India. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, it is famous for its Bengal tigers and is an important habitat for many other species of flora and fauna.
   
2. Kaziranga National Park (Assam):
   This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its population of Indian rhinoceroses. It’s also home to significant populations of tigers, elephants, and various bird species.
   
3. Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan):
   Situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, Ranthambore is one of the largest national parks in India. It is renowned for its population of Bengal tigers, which can often be seen hunting in the park’s lakes and grasslands.
   
4. Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh):
   This national park is famous for having one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in India. It also boasts a rich biodiversity with a variety of other wildlife species and vegetation.
   
5. Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal):
   A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is home to the Bengal tiger, saltwater crocodile, and numerous bird species, making it one of the most unique wildlife sanctuaries in India.
   
6. Gir Forest National Park (Gujarat):
   Gir is the only place in the world where the Asiatic lion can be found in the wild. It is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including leopards, sambar deer, and various bird species.
   
7. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala):
   Located in the Western Ghats, this sanctuary is famous for its population of Indian elephants. Boating in the Periyar Lake offers visitors a chance to see wildlife up close, including elephants, deer, and occasionally, tigers.
   
8. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra):
   Tadoba is one of the largest and oldest national parks in Maharashtra. It is known for its high density of tigers and is also home to leopards, sloth bears, and a variety of bird species.