India is home to numerous species, some of which are unique to the planet. India is the eighth most biodiverse country in the world, with 566 wildlife sanctuaries and 104 national parks. Reptilian, mammalian, avian, aquatic, and a number of other animal and plant species can be found throughout the country. With such a rich biodiversity, India is home to several animal species that are exclusive to the country. Here are five animals listed which are only found in India.
Sangai Dear
Manipur’s national animal, the Sangai deer, is a species that only exists there. The Manipur brow-antlered deer is the common name for this subspecies of the Elds deer. It is primarily found in the Keibul Lamjao National Park’s southern section of Loktak Lake. It was thought that the Sangai deer was nearly extinct by 1950 and is now listed as an endangered and endemic species. Their population has increased to over 260 as a result of the state government’s ongoing efforts, according to a 2016 census that was carried out by the authorities.
The Lion-Tailed Macaque
The Western Ghats in Southern India are where you can find the Lion-Tailed Macaque. Its tail, which resembles a lion’s tail, gave rise to its name. One of the rarest and most threatened macaque species in the world is the lion-tailed macaque. They are dispersed throughout various regions of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Due to rising human activity in their native habitats, such as the farming of tea, coffee, teak, and cinchona, as well as other worrying activities, the population of Lion-Tailed Macaques has been deteriorating.
Nilgiri Blue Robin
A passerine bird, the Nilgiri Blue Robin or Nilgiri Shortwing, is primarily found in the Shola woods of southern India. These birds, which can be identified by their buffy white bellies and frequent calls with sharp rattles and tit-like notes, can be found in deep woodlands. This species, which is threatened by habitat loss, is also rare and only found in India.
Nilgiri Tahr
The Western Ghats are home to the Nilgiri Tahr, which is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. It is an ungulate species that is unique to India. Its native habitats are primarily found in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and other southern Indian states. The Nilgiri Tahr is identified by its short, coarse fur and horns, which can grow up to 40 cm in length.
Kashmir Stag
An Indian-only subspecies of the Central Asian Red Deer is called the Kashmir stag, or Hangul. It is primarily found in Himachal Pradesh’s northern regions, particularly the Chamba District and Kashmir Valley The Kashmiri Stag can be identified by its brown coat with speckling on the hair, a light rump patch, and a brown coat. The Hangul, which was once present throughout the Kashmir Valley, is fighting for its life as a result of widespread poaching and a decline in habitats.