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Panna National Park
BetaPanna is a dry deciduous forest cut by the gorges of the Ken River, where the tiger population was rebuilt after being lost. Boat trips on the Ken pass nesting vultures and basking mugger crocodiles.
Why this place matters
A global case study in rapid apex predator reintroduction and habitat stabilization.
The wildlife
A field list of species recorded in this landscape, with current IUCN Red List status.
Mammals
Four-horned antelopeTetracerus quadricornisVUVulnerable
Sloth bearMelursus ursinusVUVulnerable
Reptiles
Mugger crocodileCrocodylus palustrisVUVulnerable
Reptiles include Mugger Crocodile.
Plan your visit
Summer months force tigers to the Ken river, dramatically increasing sighting probabilities.
- Typical sightings
- Tigers resting in the ruins of ancient hunting lodges or cooling off in the Ken river.
- Light and terrain
- The steep river gorge creates early shadows; mid-day light is harsh due to the lack of dense canopy.
- Good to know
- Standard NTCA routing rules apply.