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 […]
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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 […]