Name : Indian Porcupine

Sname : Hystrix indica

Description : Body is covered with long black and white quills with a long crest of spines flowing from forehead to the middle of the back. The tail is covered with shorter spines that appear white in colour. Among these, are longer, hollow, rattling quills that are used to alarm potential predators. The feet and hands are broad, with long claws. Distribution: India, Nepal, Butan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan. Behaviour: Nocturnal, solitary or in a groups of 2-4, fossorial, terrestrial inhibits rocky hillsides, open country side, and deciduous forest. Inhabits burrows, thick bush and tall grass. Diet: Roots, grain, fruits. Reproduction: After a gestation period of 240 days the female give birth to 2-4 young. Usually monogamous, with both parents being found in the burrow with their offsprings throughout the year.

Name : Indian Grey Mongoose

Sname : Herpestes edwardsi

Description : It is also known as Indian common Mongoose. Distribution: They are found throughout India, Southeastern China. The Indian grey mongoose is diurnal. They are found in fields and open forests, often close to humans. They live in burrows, which can be anything from a hedgerow to rock crevaces and drains. They are usually solitary or sometimes in pairs. Diet: Mice, rats, lizards, eggs, snakes and occasionally some fruits. They are popular for killing poisonous snakes, which they kill with speed and agility. Reproduction: They are sexually matured at the age of 6 – 9 months. Breeding takes place two to three times a year. After a gestation period of 60-65 days the female gives birth to 2-5 young ones.

Name : Golden Jackal

Sname : Canis aureus

Description : The jackal is a medium sized member of the dog family found in Africa, Asia and South Europe. It is a nocturnal mammal. Jackal inhibits crevices in rocks and dens made by other animals . Jackals like to eat snakes and other reptiles, sheep, insects, fruits, berries and whatever available. Jackals sometimes eat remains of dead animals that’s were killed by large predators.

Name : Asiatic Lion

Sname : Panthera leo persica

Description : Asiatic lion is subspecies that exist as a single population in Ghir forest of Gujarath, India. It is an endangered species. They are also depicted on the national emblem of India. Feeds on larger animals such as sambar deer, spotted deer etc Asiatic lion spend most of their time sleeping or resting, they hunt in the night

Name : Sloth Bear

Sname : Ursus ursinus

Description : It is found in India, except parts of Rajastan, Punjab and Haryana. Seen in open forest, bushes, trees. It has long black hair, short hind legs, whitish ‘V’ shaped breast patch. Hunts for food all night. Insects, grubs are favorite food. It can smell the scent of human being in one kilometer distance. Sloth bears are the only bears that carry their young on their back. Litter size is 1-3. Gestation period is 7 months.

Name : Barking Deer

Sname : Muntiacus muntjak

Description : They are called barking deer due to the bark-like sound that it makes as an alarm when danger is present. Muntjacs are active at dusk and dawn.They eat different types of leaves, shoots, flowers, berries, seeds, tree bark and fungi.Both males and females have tusks-like canine teeth. They are longer in males and used for fight against other males.