However, the growth rate continues to increase at an alarming rate which has place large demands on the environment and lead to subsequent clearing of numerous natural habitats. Though several areas are protected under law, a large portion of Bangladeshi Wildlife is threatened by this growth.

Bangladesh is home to roughly 22 species of amphibian, 17 species of marine reptiles, 109 species of reptile, 388 species of birds, 110 species of mammals and 3 species of marine mammals. In addition to the large bird count, a further 240 species of migratory birds join swell bird numbers each year. The vast majority of these creatures currently dwell in an area of land that is some 150 000 sq kilometres in size! This is a remarkable achievement to say the least. However this does not mean all is well with the country's natural heritage. So far a number of creatures have disappeared completely from the country and a further 201 species are threatened. Notable species which have disappeared from Bangladesh are the One horned Rhinoceros, the two-horned Rhiceros, the Gaur, the Ganteng, Hog deer and Swamp deer, wolf, Marsh crocodile and wild buffalo. Generally speaking, such a large loss will usually effect the environment to a greater or lesser degree and result in environmental imbalances.

Most visitors to Bangladesh will take efforts to spend time in the country's national parks spotting as many creatures as they can. Bangladesh is a bird-watchers paradise as it is home to so many different bird species. Tourists will usually see a variety of buck and a number of other small mammals. They will seldom see what they have come for – the renowned Royal Bengal Tiger – since it is not in this creatures nature to lay around in full view. If you are visiting this beautiful country soon, make sure that you enjoy as much Bangladeshi wildlife as you can. Your support can go a long way to aiding conservation efforts and ensuring the continued survival of a number of species.