Oct 6, 2024
India, home to a diversity of flora and fauna, has some real gems when it comes to wildlife. From the one-horned Rhino to a giant squirrel, here we mention 10 rare animals that one can easily spot in parts of India.
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Evident by the name, the Snow leopard can be found in the northern part of India where the cold weather acts as their home. These big cats have a thick fur, grey-white coat, and stripes that help them blend with nature.
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One of the most unique birds in the world, the Great Indian Bustard is the heaviest flying bird and is rare to spot not just all over the world but also in India. It has a rather majestic appearance, slender legs, a heavy body, and white-brown colour over its body.
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Found mostly in the southern parts of India, the Nilgiri Tahr is a unique-looking mountain goat with short, curved horns.
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The lion-tailed Macaque looks like something straight out of a children’s cartoon with a monkey given a lion’s mane. It is also rare to spot as their natural homes are high up in the trees.
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The one-horned rhinoceros is the pride of India and can be seen in the Kaziranga national park. These rhinos have thick, armour-like skin, and a single horn above their snout.
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While many think that Pandas (both white and red) cannot be spotted in India, the red panda can actually be found in parts of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
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The pygmy Hog is a small wild pig that is part of an endangered species. These pigs are as adorable as Moo Deng, the trending hippo, and are mostly shy, and nocturnal in nature.
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The Malabar giant squirrel is found in the forests of Western Ghats, and has fur in the shades of brown, orange, and purple. They live on treetops, are as agile as the little squirrels, but are about 3 times their size.
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The Indian Gaur is a majestic, large bovid species, mostly found in the forests of India. It has curved horns, brown fur, and is stronger and more well-built than other species.
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The Resplendent Indian Frog is another rare species that cannot be easily spotted, even in India. It has a mix of green, brown and golden colour, and sparkling eyes that give it a unique look.
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