Western Ghats mammals
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Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are smaller than their African savannah relatives (Loxodonta…
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Chousingha (Tetracerus quadricornis)
A delicately built, shy antelope, the chousingha (Tetracerus quadricornis) is the only true…
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Dhole (Cuon alpinus)
Dholes or Asian wild dogs are pack-living canids, although they are unique amongst this family in…
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Gaur (Bos gaurus)
The gaur is one of the larger of the wild cattle, and individuals can reach over two metres at the…
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Gray slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus)
The gray slender loris is a curious looking primate, with its large, round eyes and thin, elongated…
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Grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura)
The common name of the grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura) came from the grey to brown…
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Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica)
Information on the Indian giant squirrel is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
Information on the leopard cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Lesser false vampire bat (Megaderma spasma)
The lesser false vampire bat is one of only two species belonging to the genus Megaderma (Megaderma…
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Lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus)
The striking lion-tailed macaque is one of the smallest and most endangered of the macaque species…
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Nilgiri langur (Trachypithecus johnii)
The Nilgiri langur has a glossy, dark brown coat and long, thick golden to brown fur on the head…
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Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii)
The Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii) is a slender and graceful mammal that is well-adapted to its…
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Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)
The Nilgiri tahr is a goat antelope found high up in the mountains of southern India, it is known…
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Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
One of the smallest cat species in the world, the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) has…
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Tiger (Panthera tigris)
One of the largest of the 'big cats', the tiger (Panthera tigris) is an instantly recognisable…
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Tufted gray langur (Semnopithecus priam)
Information on the tufted gray langur is currently being researched and written and will appear here…