Early morning shafts of light through deciduous forest, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

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In the spotlight. Bandhavgarh National Park, India

This forest with a sunlit spotlight is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India, in Bandhavgarh National Park. The park is well-known for having a large biodiversity, with a large population of Bengal tigers, as well as other animals like leopards, deer and other bird species. In fact, it has one of the highest densities of tigers known in the world. The Vindhya Mountain range encircles the park, which has a surface area of about 105 square kilometers. Bandhavgarh has a long history, with indications of human habitation going back to the Paleolithic era. It is now a well-liked vacation spot for those who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife.