Crocodiles are large reptiles belonging to the family Crocodylidae. A semi-aquatic animal, the crocodile is an ambush hunter found in tropical and subtropical areas. There are two crocodile species in India – the saltwater crocodile and the mugger crocodile. The gharial is another semi-aquatic reptile found in India. It is, however, not a ‘true crocodile’, […]
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The Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros is one of the five species of Rhinos. Classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only a few thousand Indian Rhinos living in the wild. Historically, these Rhinos were found in a large geographical range, from Pakistan to Arunachal Pradesh in the Indo-Gangetic
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Cats are animals belonging to the family Felidae. Based on the typical size, the following are the top 10 biggest cat species in the world. Let’s read. Top 10 biggest cat species 1. Tiger (Panthera tigris) Tiger is the biggest of all cat species. Only found in Asia, the tiger has two subspecies: the Continental
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Cobra snakes are known for their hood which they expand to look larger when they seek danger. India is home to over 250 species of snakes, a few of which are cobra species. In this article, we will look at the four different cobra snake species in India. Let’s read. Cobra snakes in India Spectacled
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A large area of India has warm climatic conditions. These conditions are favorable to snakes and as a result over 250 snake species are found in India. Most snake species in India are non-venomous, but those that are venomous are some of the most dangerous snake species in the world. India also has some of
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A National Park in India is a protected area to propagate or develop wildlife and its environment. Here is a list of the top 10 largest national parks in India. Top 10 largest national parks in India 1. Hemis National Park Area State/UT Established 4,400 sq km Ladakh 1981 Hemis National Park in Ladakh is
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Tiger is a member of the cat family (Felidae). They are the largest cats found in the wild only in Asia. This article lists some interesting facts about tigers. Let’s read. 15 Interesting facts about Tigers IUCN conservation status Endangered Lifespan 10-15 years in the wild Weight Bengal Tiger – (180-260) kg for male/(100-160) kg
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The lion is a member of the cat family Felidae. Often referred to as the “King of the Jungle”, the lion is one of the two most famous cat species, the other being the tiger. Every wildlife lover has a dream of going on an African safari and watching the lion from up close in
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The blue whale, the largest of all animals, is a marine mammal found in almost all ocean waters. Blue whales’ size is something that is hard to believe. However, size is not the only extraordinary thing about it. This article lists 10 interesting facts about blue whales, some will get your imagination going. 10 interesting
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Elephants living in Africa are different from elephants living in Asia. In this article, we will learn what are some visual differences between the African and Asian elephants. Let’s read. African vs Asian elephants – 7 visual differences Head shape African elephants have a more rounded head shape while Asian elephants have a twin-domed head.
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