Endangered wildlife species found in India and where to spot them
These are animals that are at risk of becoming extinct in the near future. India is home to some of the unique and endangered species that are rarely fond anywhere else. Here’s where you can spot them.
Endemic to the Western Ghats, this primate, with its distinctive silver mane, inhabits dense rainforests in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Silent Valley National Park is a key spot for sightings.
Native to Jammu and Kashmir, the Hangul is found in Dachigam National Park. Its elegant antlers make it a striking yet critically endangered deer species.
The world’s smallest wild pig, the Pygmy Hog, resides in the grasslands of Assam, particularly in Manas National Park. Conservation efforts are ongoing to save this elusive species.
Known as the 'dancing deer,' the Sangai is found in Loktak Lake’s Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur. This species is endangered due to habitat destruction.
A goat-like mammal, the Nilgiri Tahr, roams the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri Hills and Eravikulam National Park in Kerala.
One of the heaviest flying birds, this critically endangered species is found in Rajasthan’s Desert National Park.