India's rich tropical forests have over 1200 species of birds and 350 mammals, preserved in different regions of the country within 87 National Parks and 372 sanctuaries. The exotic areas are Ranthambore (Rajasthan), Corbett (Uttar Pradesh), Gir (Gujarat), Kanha and Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh), Periyar (Kerala) and Kaziranga (Assam).
The first National Park in India was set up in 1935 in the foot hills of Himalayas in Uttar Pradesh and was known as Hailey National Park. It is now known as (after the famed wildlife lover) Corbett National Park. In 1970, there were only five National Parks, namely Kanha, Bandavgarh, Shivpuri, Taroba and Corbett.

A brief look at India's national bird that inspired the name of a city.

Indian Tigers