India, located in South Asia, is the second-most populous nation in the world. It is also known for its rich history, colorful culture, and wide range of landscapes—and, of course, wildlife!
India is amazing for its wildlife. It has a huge variety of animals and plants because the country has so many different types of places, like rainforests and mountains.
What fascinates me is their dedication to wildlife conservation. They have special projects to look after tigers and elephants and lots of parks where these animals can live safely.
I find it sooo exciting that you can see big animals like Bengal tigers, elephants, rhinos, and leopards here. Plus, there are over 1,200 types of birds, including the peacock, which is the national bird.
For anyone who loves nature and animals, India is definitely a great place to explore.
For reference, here are the places I’ve visited in India:
1. Bandhavgarh National Park
2. Ranthambore National Park
3. Jim Corbett National Park
4. Kaziranga National Park
Asian elephant
Largest land mammal in Asia here!
They are the largest animal in India, and they eventually become a cultural symbol in India.
Indian rhinoceros
About 65% of the population is confined to Kaziranga NP in Assam, northeastern India; 17% to Chitwan NP in central Nepal
This amazing gentle giant can be seen in Kaziranga National Park.
Sloth bear
This ant & termite eater is native to the Indian subcontinent with two subspecies
King cobra
Clouded leopard
They can hang upside down from branches with their rear feet and climb trees almost like a monkey
Indian roofed turtle
Indian flapshell turtle
They get their name from flaps of skin that cover their limbs as they retract into the shell
Indian grey hornbill
Urban forests have become a loud talk recently. So let’s talk about the unsung hero of such settings, shall we?
Indian peafowl
Indian roller
Rhesus macaque
These mischievous monkeys are known to overrun villages in India as they steal food by breaking into a home
Rusty-spotted cat
Meet the smallest wild cat in Asia but don’t be fooled by its cute looks – this feline is a skilled predator
Leopard cat
Asian black bear
In Vietnam, these bears are caught, crammed into tiny cages, have their teeth removed to extract bile – sold as “medicine”
Fishing cat
Only look cuddly and cute; these cats can be very aggressive!