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FLORA
The unique ecosystem harbors 480 species of plants including 107 of
trees, 55 of shrubs, 215 of herbs, 45 of climbers, 40 of grass and
15 species of lower plants. (all numbers approx.) Modad, khair,
dhavado, saledi, kadaya, timru, khakhara, bor, desi bavalia, bili,
dudhi, golar, karanj, arjun sadad, jamun, behda etc. are some local
names for common species found here. The common & scientific names
for species found here are - Aam (Magnifera Indica), Imli (Tamarindicus
indica), Babul (Accasia nilotica), Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), Ber
(Zizyphus mauritania), Dhak or Chila (flame of the forest), Jamun (Syzygium
cumini), Kadam (Authocephalus cadamba), Khajur (Phoenix sylvestris),
Khair (Accacia catechu), Karel (Capparis decidua), Khejda (Prosopis
specigera), Kakera (Flacourtia indica), Mohua (Madhuca indica), Neem
(Azadirachta indica), etc.
FAUNA
Tiger is the top carnivore of Aravalis, mainly found in Sariska,
Ranthambore & Sawai Man Singh Sanctuaries in North – West Rajasthan.
Leopard is the top carnivore in The Aravalis in South Rajasthan,
which roams freely in the diverse habitat conditions. Important
animals: Leopard, rhesus macaque, sloth bear, Indian civet cat,
Indian porcupine, hyena, wild boar, wolf, jackal, hare, Black faced
Monkey or The Hanuman Langur, Bluebull etc.
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