Apr 24, 2024, 01:04 PM IST

8 animals only found in Thar desert

Mahipal Chouhan

Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard: Large, burrowing lizard with spiny tail, adept at surviving desert heat through underground shelters.

Indian Gazelle (Chinkara): Swift desert dweller, adapted to sparse vegetation and harsh conditions, a symbol of resilience.

Indian Wild Ass (Khur): Endemic desert equine, agile and hardy, roams vast expanses of the Thar Desert.

Indian Gray Mongoose: Small carnivore, hunts insects, mammals, and reptiles, blending into desert terrain with stealth.

Thar Desert Gecko: Camouflaged reptile, masters of sandy landscapes, blending seamlessly into their arid environment.

Spotted Sandgrouse: Desert bird, skilled in obtaining water from dew, feeding on seeds, and insects.

Indian Eagle-owl: Large nocturnal bird of prey, hunts rodents and mammals under the moonlit skies.

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