From Kashmir Stags To Asiatic Lions, 8 Animals You Can Only Find In India

1. Bengal Tiger

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2. Indian Elephant

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3. Asiatic Lion

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4. Indian Rhinoceros

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5. Great Indian Bustard

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6. Nilgiri Tahr

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7. Indian Pangolin

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8. Kashmir Stag

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