These Rare Animal Species In India That Are Truly Incredible

5. Indian Chevrotain (Mouse Deer)

Mouse Deer is very difficult to spot as they are nocturnal in their habits. Unlike other deer species, they are known to lead a solitary life. This Indian Chevrotain is an endangered species and are found in deciduous forests of Telangana, Karnataka, and Chhatisgarh.

6. Himalayan Brown Bear

Ths Himalayan Brown Bear is already extinct in Bhutan. It is also known as a Himalayan red bear, isabelline bear or Dzu-Teh. from northern Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, northern India, west China, and Nepal. It is the largest mammal in these regions with males reaching up to 2.2m around 7 feet in length with female little smaller. The Himalayan Brown Bear is omnivorous and during winter it hibernates in a den.

7. Himalayan Marmot

Himalayan Marmot is one of the highest altitude dwelling mammals that inhabit alpine grasslands throughout Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas. They can hide in burrows as deep as 30 feet for more than six months also during winters. Himalayan Marmot is the best example of adapting to oxygen-starved environments.

8. Nilgiri Marten

Nilgiri Marten is the small carnivore mammal that lives in the hills of Nilgiris and found mostly in the Western Ghats. It has a lemon yellow colored patch on its throat.  It is a rare animal and scientists estimate that its population is around 1000 individuals. Nilgiri Marten species can be seen in the Pampadum Shola National Park in the Munnar Wildlife Division.