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WILDLIFEP E N C H N A T I O N A L P A R K

Picture Credit: Akanksha Gargt

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FROM THEDIRECTOR'S DESK

Thank you for downloading a copy of ‘Wildlife of

Pench National Park’!

The National Parks across India are proud habitats to

a stunning array of animals, plants, and rich

biodiversity—each with its own incredible story.

This is our endeavour to introduce you to the wildlife

at Pench, along with efforts undertaken by our

fabulous team towards sustainability. We sincerely

hope that you will enjoy getting to know more about

the amazing wildlife in our backyard, and beyond.

Follow us on @waxpolhotels for daily updates!

Akanksha GargDirector - Waxpol Hotels & Resorts

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We travel notto escape life,but for life notto escape us.

-Anonymous

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The Riverwood Forest Retreat – Pench offers visitors an escapeinto the visually stunning landscape of the Pench NationalPark.

The beauty of this region has been immortalised in RudyardKipling’s classic – The Jungle Book. Located near therenowned Pench Tiger Reserve, the retreat opened in 2013and is the third wildlife resort in the Waxpol Hotels andResorts portfolio.

The jungle resort has played an important role in promotingsustainable wildlife tourism in the Pench region.

You can find more details about what we do on:

#waxpolhotels #riverwoodpench @waxpolhotels


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S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

A N D U S


Tourism as an industry has been an important contributor to job

creation, boost to the local economy and forex spending in the

country. Financial aid routed through the tourism industry has also

been a key support for the wildlife protected parks and sanctuaries

across India. Since wildlife based tourism is high on the priority list

of inbound travellers (from across the globe), this Nature based

tourism (NBT) requires a long term approach (including stringent

guidelines) towards sustainability.

The key to achieve a socially and economically sustainable wildlife

tourism is by designing a conservation programme which supports

the same.

At Waxpol Hotels and Resorts, we have been successful in creating

a conducive environment that supports the NBT guidelines

regarding conservation of the wildlife, preservation of the natural

resources and socio-economic development of the local tribes.

At The Riverwood Forest Retreat, Pench we have taken up a set of

targeted measures to support our mission to conserve the natural

wildlife habitats and provide long term support to the local tribes

for development and sustainability. The resort, home to many

indigenous trees and a remarkable number of rare bird species, is a

property of interest for many tourists every year.

We have strived to incorporate a targeted conversation method at

our property - The 4 R’s of sustainability: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and

Replenish. The Jungle resort has played a pivotal role in shaping the

locals’ lives by providing them with unique work opportunities,

along with medical and financial aid for their families, as and when

needed.

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COMMON NAME

Royal Bengal Tiger

Leopard

Jungle Cat

Rusty-spotted Cat

Wild Boar

Asiatic Wild Dog

Sloth Bear

Indian Grey Wolf

Indian Golden Jackal

Bengal Fox

Striped Hyena

Spotted Deer (Cheetal)

Sambar deer

Muntjac (Barking Deer)

Mouse Deer (Indian Chevrotain)

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Panthera tigris tigris

Panthera pardus

Felis chaus

Prionailurus rubiginosus

Sus scrofa

Cuon alpinus

Melursus ursinus

Canis lupus pallipes

Canis aureus indicus

Vulpes bengalensis

Hyaena hyaena

Axis axis

Rusa unicolor

Muntiacus muntjak

Moschiola indica

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Please note this list is not exhaustive and only includes Wildlife sighted in the last 5 years by our team. You may email us on [email protected] for more information or visit

www.waxpolhotels.com Kindly note this material has been collated by Waxpol Hotels & Resorts (c) 2020. All Rights Reserved. Permission has to be taken for reproduction.

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COMMON NAME

Chausingha (Four Horned Antelope)

Blue Bull (Nilgai)

Gaur (Indian Bison)

Grey Langur (Northern Plains Langur)

Rhesus Macaque

Ruddy Mongoose

Indian Grey Mongoose

Bengal Mongoose

Small Indian Civet

Common Palm Civet

Ratel or Honey Badger

Smooth Coated Otter

Indian Hare

Indian Pangolin

Little Indian Field Mouse

Soft Furred Rat

Bandicoot Rat

Roof Rat

Indian Gerbil

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Tetracerus quadricornis

Boselaphus tragocamelus

Bos gaurus

Semnopithecus entellus

Macaca mulatta

Herpestes smithii

Herpestes edwardsi

Herpestes javanicus palustris

Viverricula indica

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus

Mellivora capensis

Lutrogale perspicillata

Lepus nigricollis

Manis crassicaudata

Mus booduga

Millardia sp.

Bandicota sp.

Rattus rattus

Tatera indica




COMMON NAME

House Shrew

Madras treeshrew (Indian Treeshrew)

Indian Crested Porcupine

Three Striped Squirrel (Indian Palm)

Five Striped Palm Squirrel (Northern)

Indian Giant Flying Squirrel

Indian Flying Fox or Giant Fruit Bat

Fulvous Fruit Bat

Short Nosed Fruit Bat

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Suncus murinus

Anathana ellioti

Hystrix indica

Funambulus palmarum

Funambulus pennantii

Petaurista philippensis

Pteropus giganteus

Rousettus leschenaulti

Cynopterus sp.

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