Tropical Sundew
Drosera burmanni
Indian Eagle-Owl
Bubo bengalensis
Indian Jackal
Canis aureus indicus
Gaur
Bos gaurus
Small Indian Civet
Viverricula indica
Asian Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Indian Boar
Sus scrofa cristatus
Indian Jujube
Ziziphus mauritiana
Indian Elephant
Elephas maximus indicus
Indian Leopard
Panthera pardus fusca
Indian Crested Porcupine
Hystrix indica
Golden Shower Tree
Cassia fistula
Sloth Bear
Melursus ursinus
- More active during day, hibernates in winter
- If encountered: Keep distance, especially during mating season or when cubs present
- Look for large paw prints and disturbed roots or berries
Asiatic Black Bear
Ursus thibetanus
J&K, Northeast India
- Primarily active during dawn and dusk
- If encountered: Don't climb trees - they are excellent climbers
- Claw marks on trees and disturbed fruit-bearing plants
Sun Bear
Helarctos malayanus
Northeast India
- Primarily diurnal, active during day
- If encountered: Keep distance despite small size, sharp claws for climbing
- Broken termite mounds and honeycomb remnants
Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
Throughout India
- Most active at twilight & during moonlit nights
- Observe quietly; sudden movements trigger flight
- Creates grass tunnels & pellet-like scat clusters