ENDANGERED ANIMALS
RAREST INHABITANTS OF MANAS NATIONAL PARK
Manas National Park, located in Assam in northeast India, is known as a biodiversity hotspot and is home to some of the most endangered grassland species in the world.
Credit : PEXELS Here’s a list of 5 endangered species still found in Manas National Park:
Credit : PEXELS Pygmy Hog
A tiny and endangered pig species, representing the sole member of the genus Porcula. Its population within the park is reportedly on the decline.
Credit : PINTEREST Hispid Hare
Popularly known as the Assam rabbit or bristly rabbit, it is an endangered species that is nearing extinction but can still be spotted within the park.
Credit : PINTEREST Hog Deer
Though typically solitary, this species is occasionally seen foraging in small groups in open fields and can still be observed in the park.
Credit : PINTEREST Swamp Deer
Listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List and classified as an endangered species in the Red Data Book, this deer can still be found in Manas National Park.
Credit : PINTEREST Bengal Florican
The Bengal florican, also known as the Bengal bustard, is a bustard species indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, facing a rapid population decline.
Credit : PINTEREST