The Indian wildlife is noticed because of its vast species and is one of the worlds richest an varied
Wildlife. More than 4% of the total Indian land is covered with the forest range and the wildlife. The country is one of the 12 mega diversity areas in the world, in terms of animal. The no. of tiger alone in India ranges from 3600- 4000. This is largely found in sub-alpine Himalayas to down south and across east- west. There are a huge number if Indian wildlife species in different parts of the Indian region and forests. Some are abundant in number and some are in the danger of extinction. It is sad to notice that the tigers are in fear of extinction. In this The Project Tiger came into being to protect Tigers from extinction. Now there are 28 tiger reserves in India. The big mammals. like the elephant, sambar, swamp deer, cheetel, hog deer, barking deer, wild boar,tiger, panther, wild dog, black and sloth bear are found in the foothills of Himalayas.