Simplipal National Park:
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Simlipal National Park is national park and a tiger reserve in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
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It is part of Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve popularly known as Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve.
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Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of semul (red silk cotton trees) that bloom here.
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It was the second largest national park in India.
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Its reserve is part of UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009.
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The park has protected area of 845.70 square kilometres and has some beautiful waterfalls like Joranda and Barehipani.
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It is home to 99 royal Bengal tigers and 432 wild elephants.
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Besides it is famous for gaurs (Indian bison), chausingha as well as an orchidarium.