Jambrung village in the Karjat area is nestled in the Western Ghats, a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot, and is close to the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. The region is rich in diverse wildlife, including a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The area is home to several notable mammal species, including the Indian Giant Squirrel (Maharashtra’s state animal), leopards, deer species like sambar, barking deer, and chital, wild boar, and primates such as common langurs and rhesus macaques. You might also spot sloth bears, hyenas, golden jackals, mongoose, and small Indian civets. The region is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 100 species reported. Some commonly spotted and notable birds include the Malabar Whistling Thrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Grey and Malabar Pied Hornbills, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, several varieties of kingfishers, Asian Koel, Greater Coucal, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Indian Pitta, and various eagles. The diverse forests, rivers, and grasslands around Jambrung village make it a rich habitat for a wide array of fauna, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting and bird watching.