10 Exotic Animals to Spot in the Indian Himalayas

By Khushi Singh

Snow Leopard - Elusive and majestic, this spotted cat prowls icy cliffs. A rare gem of the upper Himalayas.

Red Panda - With its fiery fur and ringed tail, it's a shy tree-dweller. Found in Sikkim and Arunachal forests.

Himalayan Monal - The vibrant state bird of Uttarakhand flaunts rainbow feathers. A visual treat in alpine meadows.

Tibetan Wolf - This powerful predator roams the high, barren plateaus. Adapted to cold with thick grey fur.

Himalayan Tahr - A wild goat with a shaggy coat and curved horns. Often spotted climbing rocky Himalayan cliffs.

Musk Deer - Known for its fang-like teeth and scent glands. It’s solitary and blends into snowy terrain.

Himalayan Black Bear - Recognized by its crescent chest patch. These bears hibernate and dwell in dense forest ranges.

Blue Sheep (Bharal) - Despite the name, they’re gray and agile like goats. A favorite prey of snow leopards.

Golden Langur - A rare monkey with shimmering golden fur. Mostly found in Bhutan border regions of Assam.

Himalayan Griffon Vulture - This huge raptor soars across snowy skies. An important scavenger and guardian of the mountains.

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