State Animals of India- Official animals of States and UT of India

State Animals of India- Official animals of States and UT of India

State Animals of India
State Animals of India

list of state animals of India is given below


Andhra Pradesh

Blackbuck (Biomial Name: Antilope cervicapra)

Arunachal Pradesh
Mithun (Bos frontalis)

Assam
One-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

Bihar
Indian bison / Gaur (Bos gaurus)

Chhattisgarh
Wild water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis arnee)

Goa
India bison/ Gaur/Gavoredo in Konkani (Bos gaurus)

Gujarat
Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica)

Haryana
Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)

Himachal Pradesh
Snow leopard (Uncia uncia or Panthera uncia)

Jharkhand
Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

Karnataka
Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

Kerala
Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)


Madhya Pradesh
Barasingha (Swamp deer) (Rucervus duvaucelii)

Maharashtra
Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica)

Manipur
Sangai (Cervus eldi eldi)

Meghalaya
Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)

Mizoram
Himalayan serow (Capricornis thar)

Nagaland
Gayal/Mithun (Bos frontalis)

Odisha
Sambar (Rusa unicolor)

Punjab
Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)

Rajasthan
Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Sikkim
Red panda (Ailurus fulgens)

Tamil Nadu
Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)

Telangana
Spotted deer (Axis axis)

Tripura
Phayre’s langur (Trachypithecus phayrei)

Uttar Pradesh
Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii)


Uttarakhand
Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)

West Bengal
Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)

Union territory

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Dugong (Dugong dugon)

Chandigarh
Indian Gray Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi)

Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Not yet designated

Daman and Diu
Not yet designated

Delhi
Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)

Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir stag/Hangul (Cervus elaphus hanglu)

Ladakh
Domestic yak (Bos grunniens)

Lakshadweep
Butterfly fish (Chaetodon decussatus)

Puducherry
Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum)

 


Incredible India

India being a country of rich tradition, it has it’s own different cultures. People belonging to these divergent cultures believing in distinct religion gather to celebrate their rich harmony. These colourful celebrations profess India’s heritage and tradition.

Natural allure is another attractive element which makes India an incredible place to visit. Mountains wrapped in green, white springs emerging from it and the cold and mind soothing gentle breeze floating in the air are a very few must experience sights in India. Varying location, the natural beauty differs. Differing seasons, India’s scenic beauty varies. Kerala wears its utmost beauty during monsoon. Whereas, Karnataka is a must watch place in winter.

Smiling, pure hearted Indians also make India a must watch sight. Their dressing style, customs and tastes are world famous. Mundu and dhothi worn by men, meters long cloth wearing as sari by women, variety in ornaments are the specialties accredited only to Indians. Mind capturing architectural beauty are India’s another must watch beauty spot. The design varieties applied in construction are known worldwide.

Spicy, oily and coconut flavored food varieties in the Indian menu like dosa and vada holds an evergreen position in Indian diet.  Numerous temples with historic importance are India’s another attraction. They proclaim India’s once rich tradition. Overall, India offers a real feast for body and soul.

 


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