OT Staff
The one-horned rhinoceros is found in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, known for its thick, armour-plated hide and single black horn. These solitary herbivores primarily graze on grasses, leaves, and fruits.
Inhabiting the temperate forests of Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim, the red panda is a shy, solitary creature with reddish-brown fur and a bushy tail. Primarily herbivorous, it feeds on bamboo, fruits, and roots.
The hoolock gibbon, India’s only ape, is known for its long-distance calls and arboreal lifestyle in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh. These social primates live in family groups and consume fruits, leaves, and insects.
Native to Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mizoram, the clouded leopard is an excellent climber with cloud-like spots on its coat. Solitary and nocturnal, this predator hunts birds, monkeys, and deer.
The golden langur, found in Assam’s Manas National Park, is an arboreal monkey with golden-orange fur. Gentle and shy, they live in groups, feeding on leaves, fruits, and seeds while typically avoiding human interaction.
The Asian elephant, residing in Kaziranga and Manas National Parks, Assam, is Asia’s largest land mammal. Living in matriarchal herds, these herbivores play a crucial role in the ecosystem by aiding seed dispersal and maintaining forest clearings.
The elusive snow leopard, known for its thick fur and long tail, inhabits the high-altitude Himalayas in Khangchendzonga National Park. Solitary and nocturnal, it hunts mountain prey like blue sheep and ibex.
The great Indian hornbill, with its large casque and vibrant beak, resides in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh. It mainly eats fruits but also small animals, playing a vital role in seed dispersal and helping to sustain forest ecosystems.
The Bengal tiger, found in Manas and Kaziranga National Parks, Assam, is a powerful predator with its iconic orange and black stripes. Solitary and territorial, it hunts large prey like deer and buffalo.
The Himalayan black bear, seen in Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim, is an omnivore with black fur and a white chest patch. Skilled climbers, they feed on fruits, nuts, and small mammals, and hibernate in caves or hollow trees during winter.