Mar 30, 2024, 02:47 PM IST

10 rarest animals found in India

Pravrajya Suruchi

Himalayan Wolf: Found in the high mountains of the Himalayas, the Himalayan wolf is a critically endangered subspecies of the gray wolf.

Assamese Roofed Turtle: Also known as the Assam roof turtle or Sukia turtle, this critically endangered turtle is endemic to Assam, India.

Nilgiri Tahr: The Nilgiri tahr is a wild goat found in the Nilgiri Hills of southern India.

Indian Pangolin: The Indian pangolin is a mammal covered in tough, protective scales.

Western Ghats Gaj: The Western Ghats gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is the largest wild bovid in Asia.

Great Indian Bustard: The great Indian bustard is a large, flightless bird found in grasslands and scrublands in India.

Sumatran Orangutan: While typically associated with Indonesia, a small population of Sumatran orangutans can also be found in northeastern India.

Kashmir Stag The Kashmir stag, also known as the hangul, is a subspecies of red deer found in the Kashmir Valley of India.

Pygmy Hog: The pygmy hog is the world's smallest wild pig. These tiny mammals are found in the grasslands of Assam, India.

Snow Leopard The snow leopard is a large cat found in the high mountains of Central Asia.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports