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Birding crème de la crème: Asia – Corbett to Taman Negara

10,000 Birds

Other wildlife includes Asian Elephant , Tiger , Leopard. Other wildlife includes Asian Elephant , Tiger and Gaur (highway 37 passes through the park and the rhinos and wild elephants can be spotted straying near the road). Birdwise, it is recommendable year-round, although winters are quite cold. The best season is March to August.

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Searching for vultures in India

10,000 Birds

Now, asking for vultures in India is a bit like asking your safari guide to show you a leopard. Leopards are hard to spot because they are elusive. The disappearance of vultures has allowed other species such as rat and [stray] dog populations to grow. Oddly, I saw no rats, only a mongoose or two and a few stray dogs.

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