8 Animals Found Only in India
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