Ranthambore National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐯 Tigers at the Ranthambore Lakes
🌍 #46 Global · 4.5 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #4 in Asia #14 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 673 spp. recorded

Ranthambore National Park lies in Rajasthan, India, and spreads across a mosaic of tropical dry forest, scrubland and striking sandstone hills that rise from the surrounding plains. The terrain’s mix of dense thickets, open grass patches and seasonal waterholes gives the park a character distinct from the evergreen jungles of the northeast.

26.016° N   76.469° E

Wildlife

SIGHTING PROBABILITY Share of citizen-science records from the park that report this species
<5%
Rare 5–15%
With luck 15–40%
Possible 40–70%
Likely >70%
Very likely
ACTIVITY PATTERN
☀️ Diurnal 🌙 Nocturnal 🌅 Crepuscular ☀️🌙 Day & Night

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

70–80% · Very likely
Mugger Crocodile ★
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

70–80% · Very likely
Sloth Bear ★
VU

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

40–50% · Likely
Leopard ★
VU Endemic

Leopard

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Panthera pardus

40–50% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Axis Deer
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

80–90% · Very likely
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

80–90% · Very likely
Rufous Treepie
LC

Rufous Treepie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dendrocitta vagabunda

80–90% · Very likely
Northern Plains Gray Langur
LC

Northern Plains Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus entellus

80–90% · Very likely
Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psittacula krameri

80–90% · Very likely
Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

80–90% · Very likely
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

80–90% · Very likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

70–80% · Very likely
Nilgai
LC

Nilgai

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Boselaphus tragocamelus

70–80% · Very likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

70–80% · Very likely
Grey Francolin
LC

Grey Francolin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ortygornis pondicerianus

60–70% · Likely
Indian Pond Heron
LC

Indian Pond Heron

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ardeola grayii

60–70% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

70–80% · Very likely
Sloth Bear ★
VU

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

40–50% · Likely
Leopard ★
VU Endemic

Leopard

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Panthera pardus

40–50% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Axis Deer
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

80–90% · Very likely
Northern Plains Gray Langur
LC

Northern Plains Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus entellus

80–90% · Very likely
Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

80–90% · Very likely
Nilgai
LC

Nilgai

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Boselaphus tragocamelus

70–80% · Very likely
Ruddy Mongoose

Ruddy Mongoose

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes smithii

50–60% · Likely
Indian Gazelle
LC

Indian Gazelle

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Gazella bennettii

40–50% · Likely
Northern Palm Squirrel
LC

Northern Palm Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Funambulus pennantii

40–50% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

40–50% · Possible
Indian Flying Fox
NT

Indian Flying Fox

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Pteropus medius

30–40% · Possible
Indian Hare
LC

Indian Hare

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Lepus nigricollis

30–40% · Possible
Herpestes edwardsi

Herpestes edwardsi

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes edwardsi

30–40% · Possible
Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

20–30% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Red-wattled Lapwing
LC

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

80–90% · Very likely
Rufous Treepie
LC

Rufous Treepie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dendrocitta vagabunda

80–90% · Very likely
Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psittacula krameri

80–90% · Very likely
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

80–90% · Very likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

70–80% · Very likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

70–80% · Very likely
Grey Francolin
LC

Grey Francolin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ortygornis pondicerianus

60–70% · Likely
Indian Pond Heron
LC

Indian Pond Heron

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ardeola grayii

60–70% · Likely
Black-winged Stilt
LC

Black-winged Stilt

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Himantopus himantopus

60–70% · Likely
White-breasted Waterhen
LC

White-breasted Waterhen

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Amaurornis phoenicurus

60–70% · Likely
Little Cormorant
LC

Little Cormorant

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Microcarbo niger

50–60% · Likely
Indian Robin

Indian Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Saxicoloides fulicatus

50–60% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Mugger Crocodile ★
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

70–80% · Very likely

📊 Most Spotted

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
VU

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lissemys punctata

30–40% · Possible
Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

20–30% · Possible
Gharial
CR

Gharial

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Gavialis gangeticus

20–30% · Possible
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

20–30% · Possible
Chequered Keelback
LC

Chequered Keelback

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Fowlea piscator

20–30% · Possible
Indian Softshell Turtle
EN

Indian Softshell Turtle

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Nilssonia gangetica

Insufficient data
Northern House Gecko
LC

Northern House Gecko

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Hemidactylus flaviviridis

Insufficient data
Common Krait
LC

Common Krait

Reptile

Bungarus caeruleus

Insufficient data
Red-crowned Roofed Turtle
CR

Red-crowned Roofed Turtle

Reptile

Batagur kachuga

Insufficient data
Dhaman
LC

Dhaman

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Ptyas mucosa

Insufficient data
Indian Wolf Snake
LC

Indian Wolf Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lycodon aulicus

Insufficient data
Saw-scaled Viper
LC

Saw-scaled Viper

Reptile

Echis carinatus

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

20–30% · Possible
Marbled balloon frog
LC

Marbled balloon frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Uperodon systoma

Insufficient data
Common skittering frog
LC

Common skittering frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦎

Crocodile Breeding in Waterholes

JanFeb

In the cooler months, crocodiles gather in shallow pools to lay eggs and guard nests, making them more observable.

Mugger Crocodile
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

70–80% · Very likely
🦌

Tiger Mating Season

Jun

During June, male tigers patrol larger territories and females exhibit estrus, increasing sightings and vocalizations.

Tiger
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

70–80% · Very likely
🦌

Sloth Bear Post-Monsoon Foraging

Nov

After the monsoon, sloth bears intensify foraging for termites and fruits, often seen near riverbanks.

Sloth Bear
VU

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

40–50% · Likely

Sighting Calendar

Chance of spotting each species, month by month

Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Species Total
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
Tiger
60–70
70–80
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
60–70
40–50
70–80
70–80
80–90
80–90
Mugger Crocodile
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
40–50
40–50
30–40
40–50
40–50
70–80
80–90
80–90
Sloth Bear
30–40
40–50
40–50
10–20
40–50
50–60
50–60
20–30
20–30
10–20
50–60
30–40
Leopard
40–50
30–40
50–60
40–50
0–10
30–40
50–60
40–50
20–30
40–50
40–50
20–30
Axis Deer
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
50–60
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
Red-wattled Lapwing
70–80
80–90
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
Rufous Treepie
90–100
80–90
80–90
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
Northern Plains Gray Langur
70–80
80–90
80–90
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
50–60
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
Rose-ringed Parakeet
80–90
80–90
70–80
80–90
60–70
60–70
70–80
70–80
60–70
80–90
80–90
80–90
Sambar
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
40–50
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
Common Peafowl
80–90
80–90
70–80
80–90
90–100
80–90
70–80
70–80
60–70
80–90
70–80
70–80
Jungle Babbler
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
Nilgai
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
40–50
50–60
80–90
40–50
60–70
70–80
60–70
70–80
White-throated Kingfisher
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
50–60
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
Grey Francolin
50–60
60–70
60–70
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
60–70
Indian Pond Heron
60–70
60–70
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
40–50
30–40
80–90
70–80
60–70
Animal Events
🦎 Crocodile Breeding in Waterholes
🦌 Tiger Mating Season
🦌 Sloth Bear Post-Monsoon Foraging

Sighting Zones

Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.

0.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ World-class
🐯 Tigers at the Ranthambore Lakes

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
3.9 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
512
🐒 Mammals
86
🦎 Reptiles
64
🐸 Amphibians
11
673 Total Species
841 Global average across 280 parks
48 Threatened 6 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Excellent

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
4.8 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
79%
📊
Coverage (190 species at ≥5% of 673 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
28%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (6 bird, 5 mammal, 1 reptile)
47% Global avg
76%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
132 Global avg
151
🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
14 Global avg
27
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
26 Global avg
41
⚖️

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