Simlipal National Park

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Simlipal National Park is a national park in the state of Orissa, in India. The total size of this park is: 2,750 km². It has a tiger reserve.

The park has several waterfalls such as Joranda and Barehipani. Among the animals found here inculde: the crocodile, sloth bears and ghaur. It is also known for the diversity of plant species &emdash; about 501 different plants from 102 families. 82 varieties of orchid also occur naturally here.

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