Richa Singh

Top Strategic Predators Of Indian Wildlife

Royal Bengal Tiger

 Bengal tigers are apex predators in the Indian subcontinent. They primarily hunt large ungulates like deer and wild boar.

Indian Leopard 

Found across various habitats in India, leopards are skilled climbers and opportunistic predators, hunting smaller mammals like monkeys, deer, and occasionally livestock.

Wild Dog

 Dholes are highly social predators found in forested areas of India. They hunt in packs and primarily prey on deer, wild boar, and sometimes smaller mammals.

Snow Leopard 

Found in the high-altitude regions of northern India, particularly in the Himalayas, snow leopards prey on mountain goats, sheep, and smaller mammals adapted to cold climates.

 Wolf 

Distributed across semi-arid and grassland habitats, Indian wolves hunt small to medium-sized mammals like rodents, hares, and occasionally larger prey such as deer and livestock.

Striped Hyena 

Found in diverse habitats including deserts and grasslands, striped hyenas scavenge as well as hunt small mammals, birds, and occasionally larger prey like deer and livestock.