Corbett's
floral diversity is mind boggling. In association
with bhabar about 110 species of trees, 51 species
of shrubs, 27 species of climbers and 33 species
of bamboo and grass are found. The dominant species
of tree is Sal Shorea robusta which is found over
75 % of the total area. In a few areas pure stands
of sal are found. Trees like Haldu Adina cardifolia,
pipal Ficus religiosa, Rohini Mallotus philipensis
and mango Mangifera indica are also commonly found.
Sheesham Dalbergia sissoo is found along the Ramganga
river.
Main Flora in Corbett: Sal, semal, dhak,
kharpat, sissoo, khair, khingan, bakli, bel, ber,
bamboo, rohini, pula, khingan and kuthber
Main Fauna (Corbett National
Park):
Mammals:
Tiger leopard, elephant, chital, sambar, hog deer,
barking deer, wild boar, langur, Wild pig, rhesus
monkey, sambar and jackal.
Birds: Peacock, Jungle Fowl, partridge,
Kaleej Pheasant, crow, vulture, parakeet, Laughing
Thrush, oriole, kingfisher, drongo, dove, woodpecker,
duck, teal, stork, cormorant and seagull;
Reptile: Indian marsh
crocodile, gharial, King cobra, common krait,
cobra, Russels viper, python and monitor lizard;
Fish: Mahaseer, kalimuchi,
kalabasu, chilwa and goonch.
