Guindy National Park
Facts and practical information
Guindy National Park is a 2.70 km2 protected area of Tamil Nadu, located in Chennai, India, is the 8th-smallest National Park of India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city. The park is an extension of the grounds surrounding Raj Bhavan, formerly known as the 'Guindy Lodge', the official residence of the governor of Tamil Nadu, India. It extends deep inside the governor's estate, enclosing beautiful forests, scrub lands, lakes and streams. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
King cobra
The king cobra, also known as the hamadryad, is a fascinating yet dangerous snake native to forests stretching from India to Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it faces significant threats due to habitat destruction and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List...
Reptiles
Sambar deer
The sambar is a large deer species native to the Indian subcontinent, South China, and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it has been listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to hunting, insurgency, and habitat destruction.
Mammals
Blackbuck
The blackbuck, also known as the Indian antelope, is a striking species native to India, Nepal, and Pakistan. As the sole surviving member of the genus Antilope, it was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. There are two recognized subspecies of blackbuck.
Mammals
Crocodile
Crocodiles, often referred to as true crocodiles, are captivating large semiaquatic reptiles found across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. They belong to the subfamily Crocodylinae within the order Crocodilia. This discussion focuses exclusively on the...
Reptiles
Spot-billed pelican
The spot-billed pelican, also known as the grey pelican, is a captivating bird native to southern Asia, ranging from Pakistan to Indonesia. This large bird is easily identifiable by its predominantly white body, grey crest, and brownish tail.
Birds
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