India's Exclusive: 10 Animals Not Found Anywhere Else

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 26, 2024

Bengal Tiger

The national animal of India, the Bengal tiger, inhabits the country's forests and grasslands.

Indian Rhinoceros

Also known as the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, this species is primarily found in the northeastern state of Assam and in protected areas in the Terai region of Nepal.

Nilgiri Tahr

An endangered mountain goat, the Nilgiri Tahr is native to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Asiatic Lion

Once widespread across southwest Asia, the Asiatic lion now survives in the wild only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat, making it one of the most endangered big cat species.

Indian Gaur

Also known as the Indian bison, the Gaur is the largest species of wild cattle, found in the forests of South and Southeast Asia.

Kashmir Stag

The Kashmir stag, also known as Hangul, is a subspecies of elk found only in the dense riverine forests of the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir in India.

Purple Frog

This species was discovered relatively recently, in 2003. It spends most of its life underground, surfacing only for a few days each year to breed

Lion-tailed Macaque

Found in the Western Ghats, this Old World monkey is known for its silver-white mane that surrounds the head from the cheeks down to its chin, which gives it a lion-like appearance.

Indian Wild Ass

Also known as the Khur, this species of wild ass is found in the Little Rann of Kutch and adjoining areas of Gujarat. It's one of the fastest animals in India.

Great Indian Bustard

An iconic bird species of India's dry grasslands, the Great Indian Bustard is critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and hunting.

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