May 22, 2024, 07:13 PM IST
These elusive big cats are adapted to the cold, rugged terrain of the Himalayas and are known for their beautiful, spotted coats.
A type of wild goat, the Himalayan Tahr is native to the rugged, steep slopes of the Himalayas.
Found in the temperate forests of the eastern Himalayas, this small mammal is known for its reddish-brown fur and bushy tail.
Also known as the Impeyan Pheasant, this bird is the national bird of Nepal and is noted for its strikingly colorful plumage.
These small, solitary deer are known for the males' musk gland, which is highly valued and has led to poaching and conservation concerns.
A large ground squirrel that lives in colonies in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas, often seen basking in the sun or standing sentinel.
A subspecies of the Asiatic black bear, these bears are found in the forested regions of the Himalayas and have a distinctive white chest mark.
Also known as Bharal, these sheep are well adapted to the rocky, mountainous terrain and are preyed upon by snow leopards.
This amphibian is found in the moist, montane forests of the Himalayas, particularly in the eastern regions.