Top Critically Endangered Mammals of India to See Near Extinction

Top Critically Endangered Mammals of India  to See Near Extinction

Deforestation and loss of habitat are the major threat to different wildlife species of India. The destruction of water and land resources can change the whole ecosystem and most species are categorized as Endangered and Threatened. Today, we are going to discuss the top endangered mammals you must see before they get extinct.

Indian Lions

They are the last subspecies of lions found only in the Gir National Park, Junagarh Gujarat. Panthera Leo Persica is one of the five members of the big cat family spotted in India.

Bengal Tiger

The national animal of India, the Royal Bengal Tiger has been endangered as their total population is no larger than 2226. Panthera tigris is the largest tiger subspecies in the world.

Dhole (Indian wild dogs)

It is the only wild dog species found in India and categorized as endangered. They are highly social and they can compete with leopards and tigers in the Terai region of Indo-Gangetic plains.

Blackbuck

It is among the largest antelope species which are native to India. They are mostly found in open woodlands and plains. A large population of Blackbuck is found in the Velvador National Park.

Red Panda

It is the medium arboreal mammal which is found in eastern Himalayan region of India. It is a bit larger than a cat and the only surviving genus Ailurus species.

Indian Wild Ass

The Onager subspecies, Indian wild ass are found majorly in the Wild Ass Sanctuary, the Rann of Kutch, and its nearby regions of Gujarat. These are considered to be one of the fastest animals in India and they rely on leaves, grass, and fruits for survival.

Nilgiri Tahr

It is one of the most endangered mountain goat species found in the Nilgiri Mountains of South India. Nilgiri Tahr lives in the open grasslands of the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. 

Lion-tailed Macaque

These are the primate species found widely in the Western Ghats of South India. It is the most endangered and smallest species of macaques only found in India. They depend on various trees and fruits for a living.

Snow Leopard

It is the big mountain cat that is found in Indian subcontinent regions. Only limited numbers of these mammals are found in the world. Hence it is considered endangered. It falls among the five members of India’s largest big cat family.

Wild Water Buffalo

It is one of the largest bovine native animals found in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the state of Assam. They are found in and around Manas National Park, Kaziranga National Park, and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park of Assam, and some are also living in Chandigarh. 

Golden Langur

It is the old wild monkey endangered and native to Assam and is bounded towards the south of Brahmaputra River. It generally feeds on buds, seeds, and flowers and lives in troops. It is one of the near-extinct primate species in India.

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