1. Snow Leopard – Hemis National Park, LadakhSpot the elusive snow leopard prowling high in the Trans-Himalayan ranges of Ladakh, especially during winter tracking expeditions in Hemis National Park. (Image: Canva) 2. Lion-Tailed Macaque – Silent Valley, KeralaWitness the rare, long-maned lion-tailed macaque swinging through the dense rainforests of Silent Valley National Park in Kerala. (Image: Canva) 3. Asiatic Lion – Gir National Park, GujaratThe only place on Earth to see Asiatic lions in the wild, Gir offers thrilling jeep safaris to witness these majestic big cats. (Image: Canva) 4. Dugong – Andaman & Nicobar IslandsCatch a glimpse of the gentle “sea cow” grazing underwater in the clear seagrass meadows around the Andaman coast. (Image: Canva) 5. Great Indian Bustard – Desert National Park, RajasthanA critically endangered bird, the Great Indian Bustard roams the arid landscapes of Rajasthan, best spotted during the breeding season. (Image: Canva) 6. Red Panda – Singalila National Park, West BengalThis adorable, tree-dwelling species can be spotted in the misty, rhododendron-filled forests along the Indo-Nepal border. (Image: Canva) 7. Black-Necked Crane – Tawang, Arunachal PradeshSacred to local Buddhist communities, these elegant cranes can be seen in the high-altitude wetlands of Arunachal Pradesh. (Image: Canva) 8. Gooty Sapphire Tarantula – Andhra PradeshKnown for its striking blue colouration, this rare tarantula species hides in tree hollows of the Eastern Ghats. (Image: Canva) 9. Irrawaddy Dolphin – Chilika Lake, OdishaSpot the playful freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins gliding through the brackish waters of Asia’s largest coastal lagoon. (Image: Canva) 10. Purple Frog – Western Ghats, KeralaThis ancient amphibian, found only in Kerala, emerges briefly during the monsoon for breeding before vanishing underground. (Image: Canva)