Here is a look at some of the rare animals you did not know existed in India. Rare animals that exist in India Lion-tailed ...

The national bird of Nepal, this pheasant is a burst of rainbow feathers against snowy backdrops. Locals call it the “danphe.” Known as the “ghost of the mountains,” the snow leopard thrives in icy ...

Mouse holds world record for highest-dwelling mammal at 22,110 feet in the Andes. Himalayan Jumping Spider is the highest permanent resident (non-mammal) at 22,000 ft. High altitude animals show ...

The snow leopard, often called the “Ghost of the Mountains,” is a shy and solitary predator perfectly adapted to the extreme alpine environments of the Himalayas. Its thick, smoky-grey fur provides ...

Found in Ladakh and Spiti, this fox has a thick orange coat and bushy tail. It avoids humans and blends into the rocky landscape, making it very hard to spot. Native to Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers ...

A new species of bird has been described in north-eastern India and adjacent parts of China by a team of scientists. The bird has been named the Himalayan Forest Thrush, Zoothera salimalii. A new ...

This story has been updated with more details about the genetics of the Himalayan wolf. Chetri already had a feeling this was the case: The animal he saw was smaller and much leaner than gray wolves, ...

Among the snowy peaks of Nepal and Tibet, stories tell of a mysterious ape-like creature called the Yeti. Purported to be a towering human-like figure covered in shaggy fur, the Yeti continues to ...