Jim Corbett National Park is spread across a vast area of 1318 sq. km., and a wide variety of animal species exist in the forest. Needless to mention, the Royal Bengal Tigers are the prime attraction of Corbett, apart from that, many other fauna species can be spotted during the wildlife safari. According to the current tiger census report of 2022, released on 29 July 2023, 260 tigers were recorded in Corbett, making it the highest among the celebrated tiger reserves of India.
While Corbett is widely known for its tigers, it also shelters one of the largest Asiatic elephant populations in the region. Elephants, recognised as India’s National Heritage Animal, increased from 979 in 2010 to 1,035 in 2015, and crossed 1,260 by the 2020 census. This rise reflects both success in conservation and the need for stronger protection in the years ahead.
Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand shows how strong conservation work can truly make a difference. Over the years, the park has seen a steady rise in its elephant population. In 2010, Corbett had 979 elephants. Within ten years, this number grew to more than 1,260 inside the park, and crossed 2,200 across Uttarakhand. This growth highlights years of careful planning and continuous protection efforts.
