8 rare species of animals found in Indian mountains
Pravrajya Suruchi
Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia): An elusive apex predator perfectly adapted to its high-altitude environment.
Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus): A vibrantly colored pheasant species found in the coniferous forests of the Himalayas.
Kashmir Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster): An elusive herbivore found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas.
Himalayan Marmot (Marmota himalayana): A large, social rodent found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas. They live in burrows and hibernate during the harsh winters.
Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus): Also known as the Moon Bear, this medium-sized bear is found in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Himalayan Blue Sheep (Pseudois nayaur): A large wild sheep found in the high mountains of the Himalayas.
Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii): A spectacular pheasant species found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Himalayas.
Goral (Nemorhaedus goral): A small, agile wild goat found in the foothills of the Himalayas.