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The Panna Tiger Reserve is situated in the Vindhya Mountain Ranges and sprawls over Panna and Chattarpur districts of northern Madhya Pradesh. Panna National Park is the 22nd Tiger Reserve of India and 5th in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The reserved forests of the Park were once the hunting grounds of the former rulers of Panna, Chhatarpur and Bijawar in the past. The reserve is located on either sides of the Ken river which flows from south to north within the park.The tiger population had decreased to almost unsustainable numbers in the early 1990’s but a strong combined effort looked set to turn around the fortunes of this beautiful park.
Avi – Fauna
The Park is as rich in avifauna. The artificial lake, is the home of many migratory Geese, Pochard, Pintail, Teal, Mallard, Red Wattled Lapwing, Large Pied Wagtail, Pond Heron, White – Breasted Kingfisher, Cormorant, Painted Stork, White Ibis, Falcon, Purple Sun bird, Paradise Flycatcher and Golden Oriole.
Climate
The climate of the region is tropical. Summers although hot are the best time for wildlife sightings. Winters are cold and comfortable and the temperature generally remains under 25°C. Monsoon touches this region in July and continues till mid-September. At that time the park remains shut for tourists.
Fauna
The main species that inhabits the park is the deer such as the Chinkara, the Indian gazelle, and the Chital. Other species that that are found in the park are Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha or four-horned Antelope, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the Langur, Tiger, Leopard, striped Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, crocodiles and others.
Flora
The park is forested with dry deciduous varieties such as teak, acacia and sal. The river is home to both of India’s crocodiles the marsh mugger and the fish eating Gharial, for which there is a separate breeding sanctuary.
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