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10 Rare Species of Great Himalayan National Park

By Sanatan Sah

Snow Leopard

The elusive ghost of the Himalayas, blending perfectly into snowy cliffs and rugged terrain.

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A wild goat with a shaggy coat, often seen clinging to steep rocky slopes.

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Himalayan Thar

A fanged, shy herbivore prized for its scent glands, found deep in alpine forests.

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Musk Deer

A rare and colorful pheasant, known as the "King of Birds" in the Himalayas.

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Western Tragopan

A monsoon-loving bear with a white chest patch, often spotted foraging near streams.

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Himalayan Black Bear

A hybrid-looking grazer, part goat and part sheep, thriving on high-altitude meadows.

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Blue Sheep (Bharal)

A ground-dwelling bird with intricate plumage, perfectly adapted to forested hillsides.

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Koklass Pheasant

A vulnerable species with sandy feathers, found in grasslands and open scrub areas.

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Cheer Pheasant

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A massive, solitary creature with a golden-brown coat, among the rarest in India.

Himalayan Brown Bear

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A bold and agile predator with vibrant fur and an acrobatic presence in the treetops.

Yellow-Throated Marten

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