Apr 20, 2025
India is home to some of the world's most unique and endangered species. Here's a glimpse into 10 rare and exotic animals you can find here.
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A mountain goat endemic to the Western Ghats, the Nilgiri Tahr thrives in the high-altitude grasslands of South India.
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Found in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, the one-horned rhinoceros is one of the rarest and Asia’s largest species.
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Asiatic Lions, once nearly extinct, now survive in the dry deciduous forests of Gujarat’s Gir National Park.
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Known as the “ghost of the mountains,” the elusive snow leopard roams the icy terrains of the Himalayas.
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This elegant antelope with spiral horns is often spotted in open grasslands, the black buck is considered sacred in many regions.
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Endemic to the Western Ghats, the lion-tailed macaque is an endangered primate known for its silver mane and shy, forest-dwelling nature.
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A small, tree-dwelling mammal, the red panda is found in the eastern Himalayas and is both adorable and endangered.
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The only deer species found in India’s Kashmir Valley, Hangul, is critically endangered and protected in Dachigam National Park.
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The largest wild cattle species, gaurs are strong and muscular, inhabiting forests and hills across Central and South India.
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India’s heritage species, the Asian Elephant, plays a crucial role in forest ecology and is revered in Indian culture.
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