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, […]