7 Rare Wildlife Species Native to India

By MindStick

The Malabar Civet is one of the rarest mammals in India. It is nocturnal and found in the Western Ghats.

The Lion-tailed Macaque is an endangered primate with a long, lion-like tail. It lives in the forests of southern India.

The Himalayan Red Panda is a shy, tree-dwelling animal found in the eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its fluffy red fur.

The Kashmir Stag, also called Hangul, is a rare deer species found in Jammu and Kashmir. It is critically endangered.

The Nilgiri Tahr is a mountain goat found only in the Nilgiri Hills. It has curved horns and thick fur to survive in rocky terrains.

The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds. It is critically endangered and found in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

The Dugong, also called the Sea Cow, is a rare marine mammal found in Indian coastal waters. It grazes on underwater seagrass.

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