Wildlife in India has thrived since the Vedic period (1500 BC to 500 BC), with records indicating the existence of nearly 250 bird species from that era. The 2000-year-old ‘Gajashastra,’ written in Pali script, contains references to the training of captured elephants. Notable national parks include Bandhavgarh National Park, Jim Corbett National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Pench National Park…