Mammals

Musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) Complete detail. Description of Musk deer – Moschus leucogaster. Classification of Musk deer. Habit and habitat of Musk deer. They prefer meadows, shrub lands and fir forests on high altitude plateaus. The weight of adult White-bellied musk deer is between 11 to 18 kg. Head to body length measures about 80 to 100 cm. They are about 35 to 50 cm high …

State animal of Tripura – complete detail – updated. Description of State animal of Tripura. Name of State animal of Tripura is Phayre’s langur. Habit and habitat of Tripura is Phayre’s langur. They prefer mixed moist deciduous forests, primary and secondary evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. The upperparts are grayish black, with bluish or brownish appearance. The underparts are paler white in color. They have long and strong …

Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) complete detail – updated. Description of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). National animal of India is Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). Classification of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). Tigers inhabit almost all types of forest and many types of grassland.  The standard color of a Bengal tiger is dark or light orange body with black stripes coming down the sides. Their ears are small and …

State animal of Chhattisgarh – complete detail – updated. Description of state animal of Chhattisgarh. Name of the state animal of Chhattisgarh is Asian water buffalo. Classification of Asian water buffalo. Habit and habitat of State animal of Chhattisgarh. Water buffalos are found in grasslands, alluvial plains, and marshes, although they may use woodlands for shelter. They are tuft on the forehead. The face is long and narrow, …

State animal of Goa (Gaur) – complete detail – updated. Description of State animal of Goa. Name of State animal of Goa is Indian bison (Gaur). Habit and habitat of Indian bison. Indian bisons are found on the forested hills and grassy areas. They are largely confined to evergreen forests or semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, but also occur in dry deciduous forest areas. Bos …

State animal of Uttarakhand – Complete detail – updated. Description of state animal of Uttarakhand. Name of state animal of Uttarakhand is Musk deer. Habit and habitat of musk deer. They prefer meadows, shrub lands and fir forests on high altitude plateaus above 2000 meters. The weight of adult White-bellied musk deer is between 11 to 18 kg. Head to body length measures about …

Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) Blue bull complete detail. Description of Nilgai – Boselaphus tragocamelus – Blue bull. Classification of Nilgai. Habit and habitat of Nilgai. Distribution of Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus). They prefer arid areas, grassy steppe woodlands, scrub areas, dry deciduous forests and agricultural areas. They avoid dense forest and deserts.  The body color of adult male is dark grey, with blue appearance, and the body color of …

State animal of Punjab (Blackbuck) complete detail – updated. Description of state animal of Punjab. Name of the state animal of Punjab is Blackbuck . Habit and habitat of Blackbuck. Blackbuck live on open woodlands and semi-desert areas, but also enjoy areas with thorn or dry deciduous forest.  The weight of adult male is between 20 to 50 kg and weight of female is …

State animal of Delhi (Nilgai) complete detail – updated. Description of State animal of Delhi. Name of the State animal of Delhi is Nilgai. Habit and habitat of Nilgai. They prefer arid areas, grassy steppe woodlands, scrub areas, dry deciduous forests and agricultural areas. The weight of male Nilgai is between 180 to 240 kg, and weight of female is between 120 to 220 kg. …

State animal of Manipur (Sangai) complete detail – updated. Description of state animal of Manipur. Name of state animal of Manipur is Sangai. Habit and habitat of Sangai. They prefer open scrub jungle, areas of floating vegetation, or undulating land between rivers and hill ranges. They have a reddish brown to gray colored coat. They have slender body, and long and thin legs. …