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Tarai Grey Langur (Semnopithecus hector), previously considered to be a subspecies of the Hanuman Langur and recently given the status of a separate species, ranges from north India eastwards to Nepal and Bhutan. It occurs in the Shivalik ranges and Himalayan foothills from an elevation of 150m to 1600m and is found in the moist […]

A herd is a group of herbivorous animals, usually belonging to the same species, that remain together for individual security and better feeding opportunities. There are intricate social bonds that develop in species that exhibit higher level of intelligence, like Elephants. Normally, groups of 10-20 Elephants can be encountered but it is not uncommon to […]

Green Bee-eater is the smallest of the bee-eaters to be found in India. It is a resident species in the country, subject to seasonal movements. Its extralimital distribution range includes sub-Saharan Africa, Arabia, South Asia and parts of South-east Asia. There are probably nine different races recognized across the distribution range of the species and […]

Corbett is one of the most prolific birding destination in India with over 600 species found here. It is a veritable birder’s paradise. Could you identify these six birds? Leave your response in the comments below.

The resplendent beauty of Corbett National Park attracts all nature lovers from around the world. The lush green grasslands ornamented by distinctive rivers and water bodies are spread across an area of 540 square kilometers giving shelter to a diversity of exclusive Flora and Fauna species. The habitat is home to more than 650 endangered […]

Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a visual journey through the untamed wilderness of Jim’s Jungle Retreat Corbett on this Nature Photography Day. Let the captivating landscapes, majestic wildlife, and raw natural beauty ignite your creativity behind the lens. Join us as we celebrate the wonders of nature through the art of photography. Share […]

In an ancient forest in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, a young tiger looks after her brood, teaching, playing, hunting and the skills needed to navigate the tough and contrasting summers and Monsoons. Herds of elephants, jackal packs, pangolins, sloth bears and jungle cats share this magical landscape of mist-enveloped grasslands, rivers, ravines and […]

Tigers are usually solitary animals with the male and female pairing for a brief period of a few days in the mating season during winters. The tigress gives birth to a litter of usually 3-4 cubs after a gestation period of 93-114 days. The cubs are given birth usually in tall grass or a dense […]

Langurs, also known as leaf monkeys, are a fascinating group of primates found in various parts of Asia. These agile and social creatures belong to the family Cercopithecidae and are known for their distinctive appearance and behavior. Langurs come in different species, each with its own unique characteristics. They typically have a slender body, long […]

Although Corbett does not have a resident Dhole population, species with similarities are found here. One such is the Golden Jackal. It is another canid species found in India, including in diverse habitats like grasslands, forests, and urban areas. Although it is smaller than dholes, it can exhibit social behavior and hunting strategies similar to […]

One of the most ambitious conservation initiatives in the country, Project Tiger, completes 50 years today. Tiger could have gone extinct in the 1970s if it was not given the highest degree of protection under the umbrella of Project Tiger. Once abundant and estimated to be up to 40000 in numbers in the year 1900, […]

It is unusual, though not unknown, for tigers to hunt elephants. There are several instances of tigers hunting newborn baby elephants and occasionally they may kill elephant babies that are a few years old. Tigers follow elephant herds and when the opportunity presents itself and they find a baby elephant a little distance away from […]

This family of Sloth Bears, a mother and two sub-adult cubs, was recently seen in a patch of jungle close to Jim’s Jungle Retreat by our naturalist Jeewan Rautela.

In tiger country, the leopard lives in the shadow of the tiger. Always around but extremely shy, nocturnal, arboreal and rarely seen. Tigers, being larger and much more powerful, dominate their smaller cousins, as the two species compete for food and territory. A tigress with cubs takes no chances with leopards, for the safety of […]

Everything in life is a continuum. Be it earth, all its inhabitants, life as we know it, in all its forms and the very consciousness itself is a continuum with each of us fitting seamlessly into it temporally and spatially. The story of Jim’s Jungle Retreat is of one such continuity, in the line of […]

Indian sloth bears are a fascinating and unique species of bear found in India, including in Jim Corbett National Park. These bears are known for their shaggy black fur, long snouts, and curved claws which they use to dig into termite mounds and ant hills to feed. Sloth bears are typically solitary and shy creatures, […]

Tiger cubs have to go through rigorous training while they are under their mother’s care. Female tigers care for their cubs for two to a half years. When the cubs are about a year old, they start following their mother while she attempts to hunt. They learn by imitating their mother and practising their stalking […]

Forests play a great role in creating just the right conditions for a majority of life forms to survive on planet Earth.

House Sparrow is one of the most common and familiar birds. It has spread across large parts of the world along with the spread of the human populations. The species benefits from the availability of its food in human habitations. In recent times, the House Sparrow populations have crashed across major parts of its distribution, […]