The Sundarbans is very rich in wildlife. There are high profile and vulnerable mammals living in two contrasting environments. The Sundarbans were home to approximately 500 Bengal tigers, one of the largest single populations of tigers.The Sundarbans provide a unique ecosystem and wildlife habitat. The river terrapin, Indian flap-shelled turtle , peacock soft-shelled turtle, yellow monitor, water monitor, Indian python and the Bengal tiger are some of the resident species. Some species such as hog deer, water buffalo, swamp deer, Javan rhinoceros, single horned rhinoceros and the mugger crocodile are seen there very often.
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