10 Spotted Animals Found In India 

25 Oct 2024

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Found in various habitats across India, from forests to grasslands. Known for its distinctive rosettes, which are dark circular spots.

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Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)

The national animal of India and famous for its orange coat with black stripes and spots. Found in national parks like Ranthambore, Sundarbans, and Bandhavgarh.

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Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)

Commonly found in forests and grasslands. Recognizable by its reddish-brown coat covered in white spots.

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Spotted Deer or Chital (Axis axis)

A rare variant of the Indian leopard with a melanistic coat, often appearing black but with faint spots.Seen in states like Karnataka, especially in the Kabini Forest.

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Black Panther (Melanistic Leopard)

Though extinct in India since the 1950s, plans are underway to reintroduce them in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. Known for their distinctive black spots and incredible speed.

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Indian Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus)

Found in various forests, including Jim Corbett National Park. Has unique patterns of white spots against a brown background.

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Asiatic Cheetal or Spotted Deer (Cervus unicolor)

One of the smallest wild cat species in the world. Found in South India, it has reddish-gray fur with small dark spots.

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Rusty-Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)

This nocturnal creature is found in forested areas across India. Has a pale gray body with black and white spots.

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Indian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)

Found in forests, grasslands, and marshes. Has a beautiful patterned skin with dark brown or black spots along its back.

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Indian Rock Python (Python molurus)