Bharatpur National Park or Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary of Bharatpur in Rajasthan is 175 km from Jaipur and 185 km from Delhi. Bharatpur National Park is famous for its wide variety of birds in all over the world. Total area of the sanctuary is 29 sq km. Though the sanctuary is open throughout the year for tourists, yet the best time to visit it is between the period of October to February. The winter season is the best time to visit. Also, the fact that the migratory birds flock to the park during this season makes this period even more attractive. For those desirous of seeing the resident birds for them August to November is the best time. Jackal look amazingly like dogs as they are part of the dog family. Fur color includes golden, ginger and reddish brown. Jackals are omnivores. Jackals are excellent hunters, but often prefer the easy meal. They often follow big cats such as lions to scavenge their leftover prey. Jackals habitats include desert, grassy plains and open. Life span of the Jackal is about 8-9 years in the wild and up to 16 years in captivity. There are four species of jackal, the golden jackal (sometimes known as the common or Indian jackal), the black-backed jackal (sometimes known as the silver-backed), the side-striped jackal, and the very rare Simien jackal.

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