Boars are a species of pig. Boars belong to the biological family known by the name Suidae. Goral is an animal group which is somewhat similar to that of goats. These dwell in various parts of India including Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Sikkim, Assam, etc. Zoological Survey of India has been entrusted the duty of conductive extensive research and analysis on the diverse fauna of India. The Asiatic Lions are highly endangered species, which are found in the Gir forests of Gujarat in India. The Indian Clouded Leopard has been marked as an Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The Indian Leopard is the fourth largest of the four` big cats` of the Panthera genus. The Indian Snow Leopard has found a place in the list of Endangered Species and is a native of the mountain ranges. The Indian Deer is the most beautiful animal on earth and there are as many as thirty-four species of deer in the world. Swamp Deer is known as barasingha in Hindi language. They are social animals and about nine hundred are seen together. Wolf in India is regarded as wild animal. These animals hunt mainly throughout the night but also opt for early morning and late afternoon periods to hunt. Tree Shrew is a small insectivorous mammal having a long busty tail. Tree Shrew comprises a small number and they live in the tropical regions. Bear belongs to the family of mammals. Bears are limited to only ten kinds of species but their habitat is widespread and are concentrated towards the southern hemisphere. Pangolin possesses large keratin scales which cover its skin and it is the only mammal bearing this adaptation. Bandicoot Rats are large rat forms of South Asia. They are known as grain pests and belong to the mammalian class. Hoolock Gibbon is only ape of its kind which is found in India. There is very little or no difference between a male and female Hoolock with regard to size and weight. Himalayan Tahr is a big mammal with hoofs, having resemblance with a wild goat. It resides in the Himalaya region and its identifiable features attract tourists from various parts of the world The national animal of India, the Royal Bengal Tiger is found in the Bengal region of India. A camel is a large animal which bears distinctive fatty deposits known as humps on its back. The long-curved neck, the deep-narrow chest and a single hump are the characteristic features of the Indian Camel. A variety of Macaques are found in various parts of India. Indian Striped Hyena has been included in the list of `near threatened` species and they live on seashores. Nilgai is usually found in the lower plains stretching from the foothills of the Himalayas in the north to Karnataka. Musk Deer belong to a small deer species which is also considered to be one of the most endangered deer species in India due to its frequent poaching for its musk. Zoraptera is the order of small insects and most of them have no wings. Their food comprises of small and dead arthropods and fungi. Urial is a wild bearded sheep which is also known as Shapo or Arkars. Dhole or the Indian Wild Dog is protected under the Indian Wildlife Act. The Dholes are found in Kumaon and Sikkim. Markhor is a wild goat which normally lives sin high altitudes. It grazes on grass and shrubs. Ibex are several types of wild goats which dwell in the arid regions of the Himalayas in India. Indian Bison is the largest species of wild cattle. The bison is a large bovine animal and are commonly found in the Indian subcontinent. Animal Louse is parasitic in nature. The animal louse is known to cause a lot of trouble to human beings as well as other animals. Bharal is an animal of the Tibetian Plateau. Bharal are social generally remains above timber-line, from three thousand and five hundred metres upward to the limit of vegetation at five thousand and five hundred metres. The Indian Subcontinent provides suitable habitats to various types of rodents. The Indian Black Bear is known to inhabit in the upper subtropical and lower moist temperate zones. Elephant is one of the largest animals. Indian Elephant prefers to live in the scrub-forested areas where there is abundant supply of food and shady areas. Interestingly, they do not stay in one specific place for more than a number of days. Scientifically called Ailurus fulgens, the Indian Red Panda is under threat of extinction. Indian Wild Ass is mainly found in the little Rann of Kutch and its neighbouring areas in the state of Gujarat. Sun Spiders are somewhat similar to other spiders but they differ from others due to their much developed mouth parts. They are commonly found in drier parts. Webspinners are a very small group of subtropical and tropical insects which are also known as food spinners or embiids. Voles are small creatures which resemble a mouse. They are however different due to their short hair, stout body, small ears and eyes and round head. Pika is similar to large hamster or small guinea-pig. In the regions of India there are about five species of Pikas. Indian pet animals like, dog, cat, bird, fish, rabbit, etc form an integral part of the houses and are domesticated for both personal and commercial purposes. Marten is similar to otters, pole-cats and weasels. In India, it is found mainly in the Himalayan regions. Asiatic Wild Ass is found in areas like Rann of Kutch, Baluchistan and Gujarat. Macaque Monkey is the name of a group of monkeys which belong to the genus Macaca. They are to be found across the Indian subcontinent. Soft Shelled Turtle is found in various parts of India. This turtle is also worshipped by the Hindus as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Abarimons are a group of legendary creature living in the Himalayan valley whose feet are backwardly turned. The Indian Black Buck is found in the open plains of India and they are considered the fastest running animals. |