May 26, 2025

BY: ET Online

8 Endangered Wild Animals to Spot in Indian National Parks

The Royal Bengal Tiger

Look in Ranthambore, Sundarbans, Bandhavgarh; they power ecosystems and swim well!

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The Asiatic Lion

Find them only in Gir National Park; they are smaller than African lions and have a belly fold.

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The One-Horned Rhinoceros

Search Kaziranga and Manas National Parks for their unique horn; they can weigh up to 2.2 tonnes!

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The Snow Leopard

Discover them in Hemis and Nanda Devi National Parks; they adapt to high altitudes with long tails for balance.

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The Red Panda

See them in Khangchendzonga and Namdapha National Parks; these small, tree-dwelling creatures mostly eat bamboo!

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The Lion-Tailed Macaque

Observe them in Silent Valley and Periyar National Parks; their silver-white mane distinguishes this Western Ghats native.

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The Blackbuck

Spot them in Velavadar Blackbuck and Kanha National Parks; males boast spiral horns, and people also call them Indian antelope.

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The Ganges River Dolphin

Watch for them in the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers; this highly endangered dolphin is nearly blind and uses echolocation.

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Protecting Our Wild Friends

You Can Help! Stay on trails, never feed wildlife, reduce-reuse-recycle, support national parks, and learn more to make a difference!

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