Bengal Tiger

India's national animal, the Bengal tiger, roams the dense forests and grasslands across the country

Lion-tailed Macaque

Found exclusively in the Western Ghats of South India, this endangered primate is named for its distinctive lion-like tail

Gangetic Dolphin

Inhabiting the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, the Gangetic dolphin is one of the world's oldest surviving species

Nilgiri Tahr

The state animal of Tamil Nadu, this mountain goat lives in the Western Ghats and is known for its short, coarse fur and curved horns

Indian Rhinoceros

Native to northeastern India’s grasslands and swamps, the one-horned Indian rhino is a herbivore that feeds on grasses, leaves, and aquatic vegetation

Indian Gharial

This endangered crocodile species with a long, slender snout is found in the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers

Asiatic Lion

The Asiatic lion, smaller than its African counterpart, is found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat

Kashmir Hangul

A unique subspecies of the Asian red deer, the Kashmir Hangul is found in the Kashmir Valley and parts of Himachal Pradesh