State Animals of Northeast India

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This is the state animal of Meghalaya. This is a member of the cat family. It gets its name from the spots on its body. This animal was also the mascot of the 2017 Under-17 Football World Cup, and was called ‘Kheleo’. Clouded leopard | Endangered species, Southeast Asia ...

Clouded leopard | Endangered species, Southeast Asia ...

The clouded leopard was first discovered in 1821. Until 2006, it was found that there were two separate species of clouded leopard. One is called the clouded leopard and the other is called the Sunda clouded leopard.

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Jaguar
Cheetah
Puma
Clouded Leopard

This is the state animal of Assam. This endangered animal is present in vast numbers in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. It gets its name from the Greek language word that means “horn on the nose”. Rhinoceros

These rhinoceroses are known for a single horn on their nose. The largest population of this species is found in Kaziranga Park in Assam and Chitwan National Park in Nepal.

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One horned Rhinoceros
Hippopotamus
Horse
Elephant

This is the state animal of Sikkim. This animal is mostly found in the eastern Himalayas and parts of China. Name this animal which shares its name with another animal which we all know to be black-and-white.

The Red Panda is found in many countries across Southeast Asia like Bhutan, Nepal, China, Myanmar, and India. Although named ‘Panda’, it is not related to the black-and-white-coloured Giant Panda.

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Sloth
Giant Panda
Koala
Red Panda

This is the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland. This animal is a type of large domestic cattle similar to the Gaur. It is the state animal of both Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. It shares its name with an actor famous for his song Disco Dancer. Northeast's Mithun recognized as a 'Food Animal ...

Northeast's Mithun recognized as a 'Food Animal ...

The animal Mithun shares its name with the popular Bengali actor Mithun Chakraborty. It is also known by the name Gayal. Mithuns are important to the culture of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

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Bison
Mithun
Buffalo
Ox

This is the state animal of Manipur. This animal is found only in Manipur and is mentioned in the folktales of the state. The Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world, was formed to preserve this animal. Sangai

The Sangai is also known as the brow-antlered deer and the dancing deer. Sangai was believed to be almost extinct by 1950, but Manipur has protected the species and its population is over 60 now.

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Stag
Bison
Sangai
Moose

This is the state animal of Mizoram. This goat-like animal is usually found in two forms- red and dark. They are found in dense forests throughout Northeast India, parts of Jammu & Kashmir, and Bhutan as well. A Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region. The animal was spotted near Hurling village in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.

A Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region. The animal was spotted near Hurling village in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.

The population of the Himalayan Serow has fallen due to habitat loss and hunting. It is also found in southeast Bangladesh, Tibet and western Myanmar.

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Himalayan Serrow
Deer
Stag
Bison

This is the state animal of West Bengal. This is a member of the cat family found in South and Southeast Asia. In West Bengal, it is found in the foothills of the Himalayas as well as the mangrove forests of Sunderbans. Fishing cat - Wikipedia

Like many other animals on this list, even the fishing cat’s population is threatened by the destruction of its habitat. Fishing cats are good swimmers and enter the water frequently to prey on fish.

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Leopard
Cheetah
Puma
Fishing Cat

This is the state animal of Tripura. Its state animal is known for its beautiful, surprised look. It was once found throughout Southeast Asia. However, it has lost more than 50% of its population in the last 35 years. Phayre's Leaf Monkey, Tripura | Conservation India

Phayre's Leaf Monkey, Tripura | Conservation India

In Tripura, Phayre’s leaf monkey is found in three protected areas, Sipahijala, Trishna, and Gumti wildlife sanctuaries. The animal is endangered due to loss of forest area and hunting.

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Koala
Phayres Leaf Monkey
Tasmanian Devil
Red Panda

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