Rare Animals Found In India

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Originating from the forests of northeastern India, the clouded leopard earns its name from fur patterns resembling clouds.

Clouded leopard

The Western hoolock gibbon, an endangered ape species, is exclusively found in the northern hills of India, with no other ape species present in the country.

Western hoolock gibbon

The elusive snow leopard, a rare and endangered species, resides in the Himalayan region of India, making the country home to the largest population of these majestic creatures globally.

Snow Leopard

Carnivorous avians known as Himalayan monals inhabit the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas, boasting vibrant and colorful plumage.

Himalayan monals

A rare mountain-dwelling animal native to the Western Ghats, the Nilgiri tahr exhibits remarkable agility on steep slopes.

The Nilgiri tahr

These charming creatures, adorned with red fur, primarily subsist on bamboo, which constitutes more than 98% of their diet.

Red panda

The Markhor, a massive wild goat species found in Jammu & Kashmir, is renowned for its distinctive spiral horns.

Markhor

The Himalayan black bear Inhabiting the Himalayan region, the Himalayan black bear is characterized by its black fur and a distinct white mark on its chest.

Himalayan black bear