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Spread
over an area of 104 ha. of natural
forest, this
Biological
Park
is situated at Chakla (Ormanjhi)
by the side of picturesque Getalsud
Dam, 20 Km. away from
Ranchi
on Ranchi-Ramgarh section of
National Highway No. 33. Established with
the objective of ex situ conservation of endangered
species of Jharkhand as well as sensitising
visiting people for the need to conserve wildlife, the Park
houses in captivity the wild animals of various species, such as
Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat,
Hyaena, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black
Bear, Jackal, Fox, Indian One-horned Rhinoceros,
Langur, Monkey, Porcupine,
Nilgai, Cheetal,
Sambhar, Barking Deer, Black Buck
etc. and birds like Grey Pelican, Peafowl, Black Ibis, Kite etc.
and reptiles like Gharial and Marsh
Crocodile in naturalistic enclosures, all within the overall
natural sylvan ambience which itself holds free-ranging wild
animals like Jungle Cat, Jackal, Fox, Hare, a variety of ground
as well as flying birds and snakes. There is also a Rose
Garden and a Fern House. Public utilities including canteen,
rest-sheds,' drinking water points and toilets have been provided adequately here.
The Park is very popular amongst the denizens of
Ranchi
and around.
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The Common Peafowl or Peacock
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Crocodile & Gharial
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The Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros
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The Indian or Royal Bengal Tiger
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