Indian Hare (Lepus nigricollis) The Indian Hare is a species of hare that is found in many parts of India and other parts of Southeast Asia. They have a brownish-gray fur, a long, narrow body, and long ears. They are typically around 50-60 cm in length. Indian Hares are herbivores and feed on a variety […]
Category: Animals in Sundarban
Lesser Bandicoot Rat (Bandicota bengalensis)
Lesser Bandicoot Rat (Bandicota bengalensis) The Lesser Bandicoot Rat is a species of rodent that is found in many parts of India and other parts of Southeast Asia. They have a brownish-gray fur, a pointed snout, and large ears, and are typically around 20-25 cm in length. Lesser Bandicoot Rats are omnivorous and feed on […]
House Rat (Rattus rattus)
House Rat (Rattus rattus) The House Rat, also known as the Roof Rat, is a species of rodent that is found throughout the world, including in many parts of India. They have a slender body, pointed snout, and large ears, and are typically brown or black in color. House Rats are omnivorous and feed on […]
Brown-toothed Shrew (Anourosorex yamashinai)
Brown-toothed Shrew (Anourosorex yamashinai) The Brown-toothed Shrew is a species of small mammal that is found in parts of East Asia, including China and Japan. They have a brownish-gray fur, a pointed snout, and small, sharp teeth. These shrews are insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects, including beetles, spiders, and other small invertebrates. […]
Common Indian Musk Shrew (Suncus murinus)
Common Indian Musk Shrew (Suncus murinus) The Common Indian Musk Shrew is a species of small mammal that is found throughout South Asia, including parts of India. They have a small, pointed snout, dark brown fur, and a long, slender tail. These shrews are insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects, including ants, beetles, […]
Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata)
Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) The Indian Pangolin is a species of mammal that is found in South Asia, including parts of India. They have a distinctive appearance, with large, overlapping scales covering their body and a long, curved tail. These animals are primarily insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects, including ants and termites. […]
Noack’s Roundleaf Bat (Hipposideros galeritus)
Noack’s Roundleaf Bat (Hipposideros galeritus) Noack’s Roundleaf Bat is a species of bat that is found in South and Southeast Asia, including parts of India. They have a distinctive appearance, with a round head, large ears, and a brownish-gray fur. These bats are insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects, including moths, beetles, and […]
Black-bearded Tomb Bat (Taphozous melanopogon)
Black-bearded Tomb Bat (Taphozous melanopogon) The Black-bearded Tomb Bat is a species of bat that is found in South and Southeast Asia, including parts of India. They have a distinctive appearance, with black fur around the muzzle and throat. These bats are insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects, including moths and beetles. They […]
Fulvous Fruit Bat (Rousettus leschenaultii)
Fulvous Fruit Bat (Rousettus leschenaultii) The Fulvous Fruit Bat, also known as the Leschenault’s Rousette, is a species of bat that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including parts of India. They have a distinctive appearance, with a reddish-brown fur and large eyes. These bats are primarily frugivorous and feed on a variety of […]
Greater False Vampire Bat (Megaderma lyra)
Greater False Vampire Bat (Megaderma lyra) The Greater False Vampire Bat is a species of bat that is found in South and Southeast Asia, including parts of India. They have a distinctive appearance, with a large head, broad ears, and a brownish-gray fur. These bats are primarily insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects, […]
Lesser False Vampire Bat (Megaderma spasma)
Lesser False Vampire Bat (Megaderma spasma) The Lesser False Vampire Bat is a species of bat that is found in Southeast Asia, including parts of India. They have a distinctive appearance, with a large head, broad ears, and a brownish-gray fur. These bats are primarily insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects, including moths […]
Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus)
Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) The Indian Flying Fox, also known as the Greater Indian Fruit Bat, is a species of fruit bat that is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They have a distinctive appearance, with a large body, dark brown fur, and a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters. These bats […]
Wild Boar (Sus scrofa)
Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) The Wild Boar is a large, omnivorous mammal that is found throughout much of Europe and Asia, including the Indian subcontinent. They have a distinctive appearance, with a muscular body, bristly fur, and long, sharp tusks. Wild Boars are primarily omnivorous and feed on a variety of plant material, as well […]
Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak)
Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak) The Indian Muntjac, also known as the Barking Deer, is a small deer species that is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They have a distinctive appearance, with a short, brownish-red coat and long, sharp antlers. These deer are primarily herbivorous and feed on a variety of plant material, […]
Spotted Deer (Axis axis)
Spotted Deer (Axis axis) The Spotted Deer, also known as the Axis Deer, is a medium-sized deer species that is native to the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. They have a distinctive appearance, with a reddish-brown coat that is covered in white spots. They also have a characteristic white throat patch and a short, thin […]
Indian Fox (Vulpes bengalensis)
Indian Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) The Indian Fox, also known as the Bengal Fox, is a small carnivorous mammal that is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent. It is a highly adaptable species and is known for its ability to thrive in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas. These foxes have […]
Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii)
Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) The Indian Grey Mongoose is a small carnivorous mammal that is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a highly adaptable species and is known for its ability to thrive in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas. These mongooses have a […]
Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta)
Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) The Rhesus Macaque is a medium-sized species of Old World monkey that is found primarily in South Asia. It is a highly adaptable species and is known for its ability to thrive in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas. These monkeys have a distinctive appearance, with […]
Jungle Cat (Felis chaus)
Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) The Jungle Cat is a medium-sized wild cat that is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is one of the few cat species that is adapted to living in wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, and reed beds. These cats have a distinctive appearance, with a sandy-brown or […]
Asian Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus)
Asian Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus) The Asian Small-clawed Otter is the smallest species of otter and is found primarily in freshwater habitats in Southeast Asia, including rivers, streams, and swamps. These otters have a distinctive appearance, with a dark brown fur that is soft and velvety, and small, clawed paws that are adapted for handling […]
Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata)
Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) The Smooth-coated Otter is a medium-sized mammal that is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is one of the few species of otter that is adapted to living in both freshwater and marine environments. These otters have a distinctive appearance, with a dark brown fur that is […]
Indian Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
Indian Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) The Indian Fishing Cat is a medium-sized wild cat that is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is one of the few cat species that is adapted to hunting in aquatic environments, and is known for its ability to swim and catch fish. These cats have […]
Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)
Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) The Estuarine Crocodile, also known as the Indian or Saltwater Crocodile, is a large and powerful reptile that is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest crocodile species, with some individuals reaching lengths of up to 23 feet and weighing over a ton. […]
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) The Saltwater Crocodile is a large and powerful reptile that is found primarily in Southeast Asia and Australia. It is the largest living reptile in the world, with some individuals reaching lengths of up to 20 feet and weighing over a ton. These crocodiles have a distinctive appearance, with a dark […]
Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) The Royal Bengal Tiger is a large and powerful big cat that is found primarily in India, with smaller populations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. They are the most numerous tiger subspecies, with an estimated 2,500 individuals remaining in the wild. These tigers have a distinctive appearance, with a […]