IN PICS: 10 Extraordinary Animals Found Only In India

1. Asiatic Lion: Thiis breed of lions is only found in India. With the population of around 674 they are declared endangered preserved in Gir National Park, Gujarat.2. Great Indian Bustard: Dominantly found in the state of Rajasthan and Gujarat are categorised as the heaviest flying birds. They are critically endangered with approximate population of 150.3. Sangai Deer: Found in Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur are also known as dancing deer. This species is limited to floating grasslands, with a population of about 260.4. Lion-tailed Macaque: Found in the Western Ghats of Kerala and Karnataka are the endangered primate known for its distinctive mane; its habitat is threatened by deforestation.5. Nilgiri Tahr: Found in Nilgiri Hills and Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
are the rare mountain goat species with a dwindling population of about 2,500-3,000 due to habitat loss and poaching.6.Kashmir Stag (Hangul): Preserved in Dachigam National Park in Jammu & Kashmir is a critically endangered deer species with a population of around 150, primarily threatened by habitat fragmentation.7. Malabar Civet: The Western Ghats of Kerala is a home to one of the rarest mammals in India, facing extinction due to habitat destruction and hunting with fewer than 250 mature individuals left.8. Pygmy Hog: Preserved in the Manas National Park of Assam are the smallest wild pig in the world, with fewer than 250 individuals remaining; they are shy and nocturnal.
9. Indian Giant Squirrel: Found in Western Ghats of
Maharashtra, thes4e squirrels are known for its large size and colorful fur; it plays a significant role in seed dispersal within its ecosystem. Malabar Giant Squirrel population density was 2.32 per square kilometer.10. Ganges River Dolphin: Found in Ganges River in
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal with population randging 3,500 and 5,000. The national aquatic animal of India, these dolphins are nearly blind and rely on echolocation for hunting.