7 Animal Species In India That Are Extinct Now
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The Asiatic lion is only found in Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat and it is one of the species which is on the verge of extinction. Bengal Tiger
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The Bengal Tiger, a flagship species in India, is found in various protected areas but is critically endangered and on the brink of extinction due to various threats. Snow Leopard
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The Snow Leopard is found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas but is critically endangered. Nilgiri Tahr
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The Nilgiri Tahr, a mountain goat native to South India's Nilgiri Hills, is critically endangered.
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Great Indian Bustard is a large bird found in grasslands and semi-arid regions. Blackbuck
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Blackbuck is a large antelope found in various parts of India but critically endangered.
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One-horned Rhinoceros found in Assam and West Bengal, primarily in protected areas. (Image: Freepik)
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