This forest magically creates a refreshing atmosphere and is enjoyable for the human brain. Light, lush bushes and greeneries characterize this unlikeliest for nature lovers. Nonetheless, 300 species of plants bloom within and around the Ranthambore Reserve. Because it is located near the Thar Desert, hardly any rain falls in this region. Therefore, it abounds with dry deciduous plants.
The most common species in Ranthambore National Park is Dhok, or Anogeissus pendula. A tropical tree of this species can reach up to 15 meters in height and makes up 75% of all vegetation in the park. The leaves and fruits act as vital food sources for deer, antelopes, and nilgai. However, the Dhok can grow on shallow soils, and its growth will be constrained.
Except for the Dhok, some of the other notable tree species of the park have religious and medicinal significance. These are Banyan (Ficus bengalensis), Pipal (Ficus religiosa), and Neem (Azadirachta indiaca). Important fruit-yielding trees in Ranthambore include Mango (Magnifera indica), Tamarind (Tamarindicus indica) or Imli, Jamun or Indian blackberry (Syzygium cumini), and Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana). The Chhila, Butea monosperma, owing to its bright orange-colored flowers, is known by the sobriquet flame of the forest. The landscapes are further beautified by some of the most marvelous views nature lovers might have ever seen.
This central Indian reserve is home to the Bengal tiger- the most iconic and sought-after mammal it has because it is an apex predator and is strictly placed on the top of the food chain. Although tigers are nocturnal and solitary hunters in the main parts, those at Ranthambore are active during the day. Therefore, it is the primary reason they are visible and attractive to tiger enthusiasts worldwide.
Besides tigers, several other big cats inhabit Ranthambore. These are leopards, leopard cats, desert cats, caracals, fishing cats, and jungle cats. However, the tigers are the most predominant in this park. The forest supports large predators of sloth bears, jackals, striped hyenas, desert foxes, palm civets, crocodiles, common mongooses, and pythons, besides the tiger. In addition to the above, there is an abundance of populations of spotted deer, also known as chital and sambar deer. In this region, the Indian gazelles -chinkara and blue bulls -nal gai also enrich the fauna.