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Jul 15, 2025
With its silver mane and expressive face, this shy primate lives only in the Western Ghats. Spotting one is a true forest treasure.
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India’s own mountain goat, clinging to high-altitude cliff in Munnar. Endangered and fiercely protected, this tahr is a symbol of the south.
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Also called the dancing deer, it’s found only on floating islands of this unique national park on Loktak Lake. Yes—floating islands!
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The only stag species found in India, the Kashmir stag (Hangul) is critically endangered and makes its home in the pristine Himalayan forests.
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Thought to be nearly extinct, this nocturnal cat-like creature is a mystery even to scientists. Its last sightings were reported in protected Ghats forests.
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With its long, thin snout and sharp teeth, the fish-eating gharial is only found in a few Indian rivers. The Chambal river is its last stronghold.
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With its vibrant colours and tree-jumping agility, this squirrel is hard to miss—if you’re lucky enough to see one in the canopy!
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Looks like it belongs on another planet. This bizarre, bloated-looking amphibian lives almost its entire life underground and emerges only during monsoon.
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With its striking golden fur and soulful eyes, the golden langur is found only in a small pocket of Assam and parts of Bhutan. Sacred to local communities and extremely rare, this primate is one of India’s most beautiful forest secrets—and it’s disappearing fast.
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