10 Most Rare Animals Only Found In India And Their Photos

Rare Animals Of India:  India is world famous for its nature and serene beauty, especially some of the rarest animals that are found here. From Gujarat’s Asiatic lion to the Purple frog, you will find some of the uniquely stunning animals in this country of beauty and biodiversity. These rare animals are truly the epitome of India's rich biodiversity. However, these animals also come under threat due to habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change. This makes efforts for conservation in India the need-of-the-moment.

10 Most Rare Animals Only Found In India :

Animal	Habitat	Conservation Status
Asiatic Lion	Gir Forest, Gujarat	Endangered
Nilgiri Tahr	Western Ghats	Endangered
Lion-Tailed Macaque	Western Ghats	Endangered
Red Panda	Eastern Himalayas	Endangered
Hangul	Jammu & Kashmir	Critically Endangered
Sangai	Loktak Lake, Manipur	Endangered
Great Indian Bustard	Rajasthan, Gujarat	Critically Endangered
Malabar Civet	Western Ghats	Critically Endangered
Snow Leopard	Himalayas	Vulnerable
Purple Frog	Western Ghats	Endangered

Let’s Take A Look At The List Of 10 Most Rare Animals Only Found In India :

Asiatic Lion

For now, Asiatic lions are only restricted to the Gir Forest, Gujarat. These lions are smaller than the African lions and have a less developed mane. Conservation efforts have stabilised the population of these endangered species in India.

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Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiri Tahr are mountain goats that are well-suited to rocky habitats, therefore, their natural habitat is the Western Ghats of India. Nilgiri tahrs are also widely known for their agility and unique features. The rare species of animal is mostly located in Kerala's Eravikulam National Park and Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri Hills.

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Lion-Tailed Macaque

These small primates are known as the Lion-Tailed Macaques and are known for their silver mane and tufted tail that looks like a lion's. This species is mostly seen in trees, which makes them threatened by deforestation.

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Red Panda

Red Pandas are easily recognised by their vibrant red coat. These tree-living mammals are shy and rarely seen. They are found in protected sites like Singalila National Park, and their natural habitat is the Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh)

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Hangul (Kashmir Stag)

Hanguls are a red deer species found in India. They are easily identified by their grand antlers with 11–16 points. Loss of habitat has drastically affected their population, currently. They are found in Dachigam National Park in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Sangai (Brow-Antlered Deer)

Sangai’s natural habitat is Loktak Lake, Manipur. These animals exist on floating plants known as phumdis. These animal species have significant cultural importance to Manipur.

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Great Indian Bustard

Great Indian Bustard are mong the heaviest flying birds, which are currently threatened by habitat loss and hunting. It occurs mostly in desert areas.

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Malabar Civet

Malabar Civets are found in the western Ghats and are critically endangered. They have a musky scent and are threatened with extinction because of deforestation within their habitat.

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Snow Leopard

The master of cold climates, this shy big cat camouflages itself in rocky landscapes with its thick coat and spotted fur. Their conservation status is vulnerable, and their habitat is the Himalayas in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh.

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Purple Frog

As unique does this anima sound, the distinctive purple skin and burrowing habits of this frog come out only during monsoons to breed. Their conservation status is endangered, and their habitat is the Western Ghats.

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