Guindy National Park is a protected natural park in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the major tourist attractions of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. The Guindy National Park is covered with a dry evergreen scrub forest. The vegetation of the park includes climbers, herbs, shrubs and grasses. It is the home of about 350 plant species such as the Wood-apple, Neem, Sugar Apple and Atlantia monophylla.
A large number of mammals live in Guindy National Park. These include the Jackal and Black Buck, which is currently a protected species. The park also houses Spotted deer, Antelopes, Jungle Cats and the Large Indian Civet. Hyena, foxes and River otters may also be found at the Park.
Over 100 species of birds live and breed in Guindy National Park. These include the Paradise Fly-catcher, Honey Buzzard and Eagle. Hosts of migratory birds come to the park every year. These are a visitor's delight. The maximum number of tourists visit Guindy National Park during the fall season in order to watch these migratory birds. These birds include Teals, Open-billed Storks, Pochards, large and medium Egrets. The park is visited by Garganeys and pond Herons every year.
The protected environment of the Guindy National Park is a natural breeding ground for many kinds of snakes and amphibians. The park is an ideal habitat for endangered varieties of tortoise and turtles such as the Star Turtle. Chameleons, Geckos and the Indian monitor lizard can be found here. The park also has a large number of butterflies and spiders.
The northeast corner of Guindy National Park has been converted into a children's park and play area. This park has a large number of birds and animals. These include the Sambar, Black buck, Spotted deer and Jackal. Hyena, Porcupines and Pythons can also be found here. The park has a large number of Langurs and Bonnet monkeys. The children's section of the park also has vendors, drinking water and catering facilities.
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