The forests of the park fall within the category of Northern tropical dry deciduous mixed forests. According to the Champion and Seth system of classification, they are classified under the category 5B/C2. Important species in the park are Kardhai, Salai, Dhaora and Khair.
Kardhai is found throughout the park in varying proportions. Pure Kardhai patches are found in Mamoni, Chironji and Satanwada blocks between elevations of 330 mts.to 440 mts. It is also found in pure patches along nullas at low elevations.
Salai occurs in almost all the reserver are while Salai is generally found to occur on the higher plateau and slopes on the warmer aspects and on hilltops Salai is generally found associated with Dhaora while its other associates are Jhingan, Tendu, Khair, Saja, etc.
Khair occupies the open areas along the foothills of the park. Mixed forests are limited in the older notified park area, but are widely distributed in the extension area.
Pure grasslands are almost non existent. However, areas adjoining the Sakhya Sagar lake and near the various landings provide good grasslands. In addition there are good patches of grasslands in the North range and in the extension area.
Chital or Spotted deer, Nilgai and Chinkara are the most common ungulates found in the park. Cheetal are frequently seen near the areas around the two lakes.
Sambhar deer prefer the eastern part of the park which is hilly with steep slopes and relatively dense forest cover Sambar area. They are also found in the northern areas of the park which are hilly and have dense forests. Barking deer are rare. Four-horned Antelope or the Chowsingha can be seen scattered around the park. Wild pigs are seen in large sounders, especially along the banks of the Sakhya Sagar lake.
The Leopard the most common carnivore in the area although Tigers, which used to visit the area infrequently earlier, have been reintroduced recently.
Other carnivores include the Wild dog which are occasionally sighted along with Wolf, Jackal and the Hyena. The Jackal and Hyena are very common. The two lakes have a good number of crocodile and they can often be seen basking in the sun during the winter.
The smaller fauna includes the Jungle cat, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Otter, Fox, Porcupine, Monitor lizard, Blacknaped Hare etc.
Over 229 species of birds have been listed in the area. A large number of migratory birds visit the area during the winter. These include Demoiselle cranes, Spotbill Pelicans, Spoonbills, Shovellers, Natka, Barheaded Geese, Brahminy Duck, etc.
Cobra and Common Krait are the common poisonous snakes. The Indian Python is occasionally seen. Monitor lizards are frequently sighted.
The lakes are very rich in fish life and many species including Rohu, Katla, Narain etc.
Following species of mammals, found in the Park are considered to be rare:
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