Extinct Animals In India

hii sir, I my son received a project of Extinct Animals of India will you please provide me the names of the Extinct Animals of India so that I may complete his project ?

[Shaleen]

here was a time when India was home for some of the most beautiful wild animals, Due to excessive hunting and poaching for sport and body parts by man, these wild animals have become extinction

Indian Elephant
Unlike the African elephant, the Indian elephant is of average height of between seven and 12 feet. It can weigh anywhere from 3,600 kg to 5,000 kg with the skin color varying from grey to brown. These gentle giants mostly feed on grass, roots, twigs, forest fruits, leaves, and even cultivated crops. In a single day, an Indian elephant can easily clear 300 pounds of food. Currently, there are about 38,000 to 51,000 elephants in the subcontinent.

Bengal Tiger

According to the Web Journal of Endangered Species of India, tigers once roamed all over the Asia. However, human population growth over the last 100 yearsThe Bengal Tiger has reduced the tiger’s natural habitat by up to 93%. Some of the areas where you can find tigers include Corbett national Park in northern India and Madhya Pradesh in central India.To stop further decline in Bengal tiger numbers, the Indian government launched Project Tiger in 1973.

Indian Rhino

Indian rhinos also form part of endangered animals. These animals range in height from 1.6 m to 1.8 m tall and weigh anywhere from 1,600 kg to 2,200 kg. Unlike other animals, they do not have hair on their body and the average lifespan is about 47 years. You can find these rhinos in the Himalayan hills and northeastern parts of India.

Indian Lion

Just like their African counterparts, Indian lions are carnivorous and feed on wild pigs, Chital, Sambar, and Nigal. An adult lion weighs about 200 kg to 250 kg and stands 2.5 to 2.9 feet tall. You can find Indian lions on the open grasslands and areas with deciduous forests such as Sasan Gir National Park in Gujarat.

Gaur

Gaurs closely resemble bison and buffaloes and weigh about 700 to 1,500 kg with males significantly larger than females. You can find this endemic species in forested areas such as Assam, West Bengal, and Karnataka. They prefer to feed on grass, leaves, herbs, bamboo, and green plants.
Lion Tailed Macaque



Figures published by the Web Journal on Endangered Species of India show there are less than 2,500 adult Lion Tailed Macaque’s in India. Illegal poaching and destruction of the Macaque’s natural habitat are some of the factors that have contributed to a sharp decline in numbers. Some of the areas where you can find these animals include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and some parts of southwestern India.

Tibetan Antelope
Commonly known as the “Chiru”, these animals, which are in danger of extinction, have very soft furs. Figures from UNODC show that shawls made from this fur can fetch up to $16,000. This has fueled illegal poaching leading to the slaughter of more than 20,000