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Wildlife is abundant in the State of West Bengal, with a wide variety of forest types. The North Bengal flood plains are home to wild animals such as Tiger, Common leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, Himalayan black bear, sloth bear, gaur and many others. North Bengal Wild Animals Park, Bengal Safari, Siliguri, is spread over 297 hectares. The park is developed in the natural habitat of Sal and its related species. The park currently offers 3 large safaris: Mixed herbivore safaris (91 ha), tiger safaris (20 ha), asiatic black bear safaris (20ha) and zoo parts. The safaris are accompanied by specially designed vehicles. The first Tiger Safari in West Bengal was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the state on 22nd January 2017.