ANIMALS NATIVE TO INDIA
7 ANIMAL SPECIES FOUND ONLY IN INDIA
India is home to several rare and incredible wildlife species. These animals are found exclusively in India, which defines the nation's true wealth.
Credit : PEXELS Here Are 7 Animal Species Found Only in India:
Credit : PEXELS Asiatic Lion
Asiatic lions, mostly found in Gujarat's Gir National Park, are distinguished from African lions by their larger tail tuft, a distinctive fold of skin on the abdomen, and sparser curls on the head.
Credit : PEXELS Great Indian Bustard
The Great Indian Bustard is predominantly found in Gujarat and Rajasthan, thriving in open grasslands.
Credit : PINTEREST Sangai Deers
The Sangai deer, also known as the dancing deer, is found exclusively in Manipur's Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Credit : PINTEREST Lion-Tailed Macaque
The Lion-tailed macaque is found in the tree canopies of the Western Ghats in southern India, particularly in Kerala and Karnataka.
Credit : PINTEREST Nilgiri Tahr
Nilgiri Tahr is native to the Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This hoofed animal is a remarkable climber in India's mountainous terrain.
Credit : PINTEREST Kashmir Stag
The Kashmir Stag, also known as the Hangul, is a subspecies of the red deer found primarily in Dachigam National Park in Kashmir.
Credit : PINTEREST Ganges River Dolphin
The Ganges River Dolphin holds the title of India's National Aquatic Animal and is commonly found in parts of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar.
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