Himalayan griffon vulture, a winter visitor in Uttar Pradesh, shows some good moves Shutterstock
A holiday in Uttar Pradesh?!
Sure! This is every wildlife nut's dream playground. Uttar Pradesh, as land-locked and not-our-usual-dream-destination as it is, wins when it comes to wildlife. How the state has been a safe haven for some birds and animals that are currently struggling to come out of the Critically Endangered status - and in a good way. From the rare and critically endangered black-rumped vulture to the elusive Bengal Florican whose number keep going downhill, they call the wilds of Uttar Pradesh a home. See in pictures these animals up close and maybe we can discuss why we call Uttar Pradesh a unique wildlife destination.
We like big cats and we cannot lie. Find them in Dudhwa National Park, and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
A bengal tigress with her cubs We will travel for the Barasingha
Barahsinghas come in the critically endangered status on the IUCN Red ListSpot me if you can, says the Bengal Florican
Belonging to the bustard species native to Indiam it is rare and listed under the critically endangered species on the IUCN red listWears an armour but still not out of danger Indian Rhinoceros or the greater one-horned rhinoceros at Dudhwa
A baby rhinoceros with its mum finds safety within the Rhino Reintroduction Area in Dudhwa National ParkVeterinary medicines are killing Vultures, causing the species to hit alarmingly small numbers
A white rumped vulture perchesFor freshwater gharials casually basking in the sun
Gharials are an endangered species and can be found only at very few places in India