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Similipal Tiger
Reserve was created in 1973. "Mugger Crocodile Scheme" was started
in 1979 at Ramatirtha, Jashipur under the National Programme of 'Crocodile
Breeding and Management Project". In 1980 it was declared a National
Park. There
are now 42 species of major mammals 242 species of birds and 30 species of
reptiles in the Reserve including Tiger, Panther, Elephant, Gaur, and four
horned antelope. There are 1076 species of plants of which 92 are orchids
having similarities to the Northern and Southern Indian orchids. Access
: There are forest rest houses. Two of them are now under private management and
can be reserved. | 
