Write about the main national parks and sanctuaries of Rajasthan.

National park is an area which is strictly reserved for the betterment of the wildlife and biodiversity.

Main national parks of Rajasthan:

*Ranthambore National Park: It is 40^th largest national park in northern India. This national park is mainly famous for Bengal tigers.

*Sariska National Park: The Park lies in the Alwar district of Rajasthan and was announced to be a tiger reserve in 1978.

*Desert National Park: It lies near a town of Jaisalmer. It is one of the most famous parks for birdlife.

Different Sanctuaries of Rajasthan:

*Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary: It is located in the Aravalli range. It is very rich and as a variation in floral diversity with 112 plant families with 449 genera and 820 species. Orchids can be found only in Mount Abu Sanctuary.

*Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary: It is home to variety of wildlife and some of the highly endangered species.

*National Chambal Sanctuary: It is situated on river Chambal. Critically endangered species of red crowned roof turtles, gharials and dolphins are found.