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Kachuga Dhonkoga

Kachuga dhonkoga is the Three-striped Roofed Turtle, also known as Batagur dhongoka and is a species of turtle mostly found in Nepal and North East India. This turtle...

January 11, 2016

What are Loggerhead, Hawksbill and Leatherback ?

Loggerhead, Hawksbill and Leatherback are common names of the Turtles found in India. Turtles are placed in reptiles. The five species are Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta...

January 11, 2016

Protection of Ghariyal in India

As per Indian mythology, Gharial is the vahana of Goddess Ganga and Varuna, the god of water. It is a river dwelling fish-eater, but usually harmless to humans....

January 11, 2016

Peculiar Wild Mammals of India

Red Panda Western Red Panda is found in Nepal, Assam, Sikkim and Bhutan states of India. Red pandas are one of the few animals whose diet is composed...

January 11, 2016

Endangered Primates of India

India is home to a variety of endemic threatened primates, many of which are classified as Endangered. They are discussed here: Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock Gibbons are lesser apes...

January 11, 2016

Gee’s Golden Langur

Gee’s golden langur, or simply golden langur, is found in western Assam and the Black Mountains of Bhutan. It is one of the most endangered primate species of India. Long considered...

January 11, 2016

Nilgiri Langur

The Nilgiri langur is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and it is endemic to Western Ghats. It has a glossy, dark brown coat and long,...

January 11, 2016

Lion-tailed Macaque

Lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) also known as Wanderloo is one of the smallest and most endangered of the macaque species.  Lion-tailed Macaque is the only Indian macaque with...

January 11, 2016

Tibetan Wild Ass and Indian Wild Ass

The Kiang or Tibetan Wild Ass is the largest of the all African and Asiatic wild asses. Distribution Kiang is found in China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. Outside...

January 11, 2016

National Animal of Pakistan: Markhor

The markhor is a skilled, nimble climber, and will often be seen perched on precipitous rock faces, away from the threat of predators, such as snow leopards, wolves...

January 11, 2016

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