List of Indian state animals

Blackbuck by N A Nazeer

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Indian Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis)1 - Relic38

Indian Gaur from anaimalai hills JEG5290

Indian Water Buffalo Bubalus arnee by Dr Raju Kasambe IMG 0347 (11)

Indian Gaur from anaimalai hills JEG5290

List of Indian State Animals represents the diverse and rich wildlife heritage of India. Each Indian state and union territory has selected an animal emblem that is considered significant to its culture, history, or environment, showcasing the country's biodiversity. These state animals are often chosen for their uniqueness to the region, endangered status, or cultural importance. This list serves not only as a symbol of pride for each state but also plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation efforts, raising awareness about the species and their habitats.

List of State Animals

Andhra Pradesh

• Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)

Arunachal Pradesh

• Gayal (Bos frontalis)

Assam

• Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

Bihar

• Gaur (Bos gaurus)

Chhattisgarh

• Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee)

Goa

• Gaur (Bos gaurus)

Gujarat

• Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica)

Haryana

• Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)

Himachal Pradesh

• Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)

Jharkhand

• Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

Karnataka

• Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

Kerala

• Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

Madhya Pradesh

• Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii)

Maharashtra

• Indian Giant Squirrel (Ratufa indica)

Manipur

• Sangai (Rucervus eldii eldii)

Meghalaya

• Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)

Mizoram

• Himalayan Serow (Capricornis sumatraensis)

Nagaland

• Mithun (Bos frontalis)

Odisha

• Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor)

Punjab

• Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)

Rajasthan

• Camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Sikkim

• Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)

Tamil Nadu

• Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)

Telangana

• Spotted Deer (Axis axis)

Tripura

• Phayre's Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus phayrei)

Uttar Pradesh

• Swamp Deer (Rucervus duvaucelii)

Uttarakhand

• Alpine Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster)

West Bengal

• Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)

Union Territories

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

• Dugong (Dugong dugon)

Chandigarh

• Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii)

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

• Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus)

Delhi

• Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)

Lakshadweep

• Butterfly Fish (Species unspecified)

Puducherry

• Squirrel (Species unspecified)

This list highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and the need to protect these animals and their habitats. Many of these species are endangered or vulnerable, making conservation efforts critical. The selection of state animals not only reflects the ecological diversity of India but also the cultural and historical significance of these animals to the regions they represent.