Mammal
Lion
The social big cat of the African savanna
Animals in India
India spans Himalayan peaks, monsoon forests, and dry grasslands — home to tigers, Asian elephants, king cobras, and the last wild lions outside Africa.
26 species in our guide are native to India.
Animal profiles linked to India
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Mammal
Honey Badger
The world's most fearless animal
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Mammal
Pangolin
The world's only scaly mammal
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Mammal
Asian Elephant
The smaller cousin of Africa's giant
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Mammal
Clouded Leopard
The tree-climbing cat of Asian rainforests
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Mammal
Indian Rhinoceros
The armour-plated one-horned giant
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Mammal
Red Panda
The fiery-furred resident of the Himalayas
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Mammal
Sumatran Rhinoceros
The smallest, hairiest — and rarest — rhino
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Mammal
Javan Rhino
The rarest rhino on Earth
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Mammal
Eurasian Lynx
The tufted forest hunter of Europe and Asia
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Mammal
Sloth Bear
India's shaggy insect-eating bear
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Mammal
Snow Leopard
The elusive ghost of the mountains
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Mammal
Water Buffalo
The wallowing bovine of Asia
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Mammal
Caracal
The tufted hunter of Africa and Asia
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Bird
Peacock
The dazzling showman of the bird world
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Reptile
Saltwater Crocodile
The largest living reptile and most powerful bite on Earth
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Mammal
Golden Jackal
The adaptable wild dog of Europe and Asia
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Reptile
King Cobra
The world's longest venomous snake
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Mammal
Striped Hyena
Nocturnal scavenger of Africa and Asia
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Mammal
Blackbuck
Spirally horned antelope of the Indian plains
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Mammal
Nilgai
Largest Asian antelope, also called blue bull
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Mammal
Mouse
The world's most widespread small rodent
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Insect
Indian Stick Insect
Master of twig camouflage
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Reptile
Leopard Gecko
The spotted desert gecko and beginner-friendly pet
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Reptile
Gharial
The fish-eating crocodilian with a long, narrow snout
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Mammal
Yak
The shaggy ox of the high Himalayas
FAQs about animals in India
What animals are native to India?
India is home to 26 species in our guide, including Lion, Honey Badger, Pangolin, Asian Elephant, Clouded Leopard, and more. Each profile covers habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where can I learn about wildlife in India?
Browse the species below for answer-first guides with range maps, FAQs, and comparison pages. For broader context, see our Animals of Asia region page.
Are any animals in India endangered?
Several species native to India are listed as Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Check individual profiles for current status and how to help.