mammals mammals

India has a wide variety of mammals, the largest being the Asian Elephant and the smallest, the Pygmy Shrew. India has the highest number of wild cats for any country in the world (15), and many mammal species are endemic to India. Click on the mammal icons on the sides for descriptions and clues. Drag and drop the mammal to the correct spot on the map.

birds birds

There are over 1300 species of birds in India. The largest Indian bird is the Great White Pelicans, while the smallest Indian birds are the flowerpeckers. Around 50 bird species are endemic to India! Click on the bird icons on the sides for descriptions and clues. Drag and drop the bird to the correct spot on the map.

Amphibians Amphibians

India has great diversity in amphibian life, owing to the presence of pristine tropical rainforests in the Western Ghats and Northeast India. As a result, most endemic amphibians are from these regions. Thanks to pioneering work by herpetologists in recent times, new species are being discovered and described every year! Amphibians in India include numerous species of frogs, toads and caecilians (limbless, snake-like amphibians), and one species of salamander. Click on the amphibian icons on the side for descriptions and clues. Drag and drop the amphibian to the correct spot on the map.

Reptiles Reptiles

Being close to the tropics, India has a wide variety of reptiles. The largest reptile in the world, the Salt Water Crocodile, is found in India. The largest turtle in the world, the Leatherback Turtle, is also found here. Many lizards, snakes and turtles are endemic to India. Click on the reptile icons on the sides for descriptions and clues. Drag and drop the reptile to the correct spot on the map.

Invertebrates Invertebrates

India has an exceptionally high diversity of invertebrates. Among them, insects make the highest fraction of wildlife found in India. Around 1800 butterflies are found in India, several of these being endemics. In addition, India also has endemic spiders, dragonflies, scorpions and damselflies. Click on the invertebrate icons on the side for descriptions and clues. Drag and drop the invertebrate to the correct spot on the map.

Places Places

India has 50 tiger reserves, and a large number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, each known for a special animal! Click on the place icons on the sides for descriptions and clues. Drag and drop the place icon to the correct spot on the map.

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An endangered member of the cat family that hunts fish. Found in mangroves.

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