Synopsis The Encyclopaedia of Indian Wild Life Sanctuaries and national parks introduces over 300 protected areas of India. It describes the variety of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries created in desert, snow clad mountains, swamps and the vast tablelands. India has almost all types of habitats well preserved for a variety of flora and fauna. Its national parks and the Sanctuaries are the only ones, in the world to preserve the magnificient tiger and the majestic lion, the mighty rhino and the giant tusker. For specialists these national parks and Sanctuaries are heaven to study the hundreds of species of migrant and local birds, innumerable species of plants and numerous varieties of other smaller animals. The encyclopaedia gives a glimpse of Indian Wildlife to the scientists and laymen alike.