India is home to the majestic Bengal Tiger, the national animal. It roams the dense forests and grasslands of the country.
The one-horned Indian Rhinoceros is native to the grasslands and swamps of northeastern India.
Endemic to the Western Ghats, the Nilgiri Tahr is a mountain goat species found in the rugged terrain of South India.
The vibrant Indian Giant Squirrel, known for its striking colouration, inhabits the forests of central and southern India.
The Lion-tailed Macaque, with its distinctive silver mane, is native to the Western Ghats and is one of the most endangered primate species in India.
Endemic to the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems, the Gangetic Dolphin, with its distinctive long snout, symbolizes the biodiversity of India's rivers.
The Sangai, or Manipur Brow-antlered Deer, inhabits the unique floating grasslands of Loktak Lake in Manipur, making it one of the rarest deer species globally.