Indian State Animals

India, a country rich in biodiversity, recognizes various animals as symbols of its states, reflecting the cultural heritage and natural diversity of each region. Here is a list of Indian state animals with images and brief descriptions:

Andhra Pradesh - Blackbuck

The Blackbuck is known for its striking spiral horns and graceful leaps. It is an antelope species found in grassy plains and open woodlands.

Arunachal Pradesh - Gayal (Mithun)

The Gayal, also known as Mithun, is a large, semi-domesticated bovine found in the hilly forests of Arunachal Pradesh. It is highly valued by local tribes.

Assam - Indian Rhinoceros

The Indian Rhinoceros is native to the Indian subcontinent, primarily found in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, known for its single black horn.

Bihar - Gaur

The Gaur, also known as the Indian Bison, is a large bovine species found in the forests of Bihar. It is the largest extant bovine.

Chhattisgarh - Wild Buffalo

The Wild Buffalo, or Asiatic Water Buffalo, is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent, mainly found in Chhattisgarh's forests.

Goa - Gaur

The Gaur, also known as the Indian Bison, is the state animal of Goa, found in the state's Western Ghats region.

Gujarat - Asiatic Lion

The Asiatic Lion is found in the Gir Forest National Park, Gujarat, and is slightly smaller than its African counterpart with a distinctive belly fold.

Haryana - Blackbuck

The Blackbuck is also the state animal of Haryana, recognized for its beautiful spiral horns and speed.

Himachal Pradesh - Snow Leopard

The Snow Leopard inhabits the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh, known for its elusive nature and striking appearance.

Jharkhand - Indian Elephant

The Indian Elephant is significant in Jharkhand's forests, known for its intelligence and cultural importance.

Karnataka - Indian Elephant

Karnataka honors the Indian Elephant, an integral part of the state's forest ecosystems and cultural traditions.

Kerala - Indian Elephant

Kerala shares the Indian Elephant as its state animal, prominently featured in temple festivals and rituals.

Madhya Pradesh - Barasingha

The Barasingha, or Swamp Deer, thrives in the grasslands and wetlands of Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

Maharashtra - Indian Giant Squirrel

The Indian Giant Squirrel is known for its vibrant multi-colored fur, commonly found in Maharashtra's Western Ghats.

Manipur - Sangai

The Sangai, or Brow-antlered Deer, is an endangered species found in Manipur's Keibul Lamjao National Park.

Meghalaya - Clouded Leopard

The Clouded Leopard, with its distinctive cloud-like spots, inhabits Meghalaya's dense forests.

Mizoram - Serow

The Serow is a goat-antelope found in Mizoram's hilly regions, known for its solitary and elusive nature.

Nagaland - Gayal (Mithun)

The Gayal, also known as Mithun, is highly valued by local tribes in Nagaland for its cultural and economic significance.

Odisha - Sambar Deer

The Sambar Deer is the largest deer species in Odisha, commonly found in the state's forests and national parks.

Punjab - Blackbuck

The Blackbuck, with its graceful leaps and spiral horns, symbolizes speed and elegance in Punjab.

Rajasthan - Camel

The Camel, also known as the Ship of the Desert, is vital to Rajasthan's desert culture and transportation.

Sikkim - Red Panda

The Red Panda, with its distinctive red fur and bushy tail, inhabits Sikkim's temperate forests.

Tamil Nadu - Nilgiri Tahr

The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered mountain goat found in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri Hills and Western Ghats.

Telangana - Spotted Deer

The Spotted Deer, also known as Chital, is known for its white spots and graceful movements in Telangana's forests.

Tripura - Phayre's Leaf Monkey

Phayre's Leaf Monkey, an endangered species, is found in Tripura's forests, known for its distinctive facial markings.

Uttar Pradesh - Swamp Deer

The Swamp Deer, or Barasingha, is also the state animal of Uttar Pradesh, thriving in the state's wetlands.

Uttarakhand - Alpine Musk Deer

The Alpine Musk Deer, known for its musk gland, is found in Uttarakhand's alpine forests and meadows.

West Bengal - Fishing Cat

The Fishing Cat is a medium-sized wild cat known for its fishing skills, inhabiting West Bengal's wetlands and mangroves.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Dugong

The Dugong, a marine mammal also known as the sea cow, is found in the shallow coastal waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Chandigarh - Indian Grey Hornbill

The Indian Grey Hornbill, known for its distinctive casque, is commonly found in Chandigarh's urban and rural areas.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu - Leopard

The Leopard, a versatile and adaptable predator, is found in the forests of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Lakshadweep - Butterflyfish

The Butterflyfish, known for its bright colors and patterns, is found in the coral reefs surrounding Lakshadweep.

Delhi - Nilgai

The Nilgai, or Blue Bull, is the largest Asian antelope, commonly found in and around Delhi's green areas.