Understanding the fauna symbols of different regions is crucial for aspirants preparing for various competitive examinations. India’s national animal is the Tiger (Panthera tigris). Beyond the national emblem, every state and union territory highlights its unique ecological diversity by adopting a specific emblem or animal species.
Candidates can broaden their preparation by exploring related topics such as States Names, Union Territories' Names, and core General Knowledge modules. Furthermore, you may also want to check out information regarding State Birds for all States/ Union Territories and State Flowers for all States/ Union Territories to complete your biodiversity notes.
Legal Protection of Wildlife in India
Harming national or state animals is strictly prohibited under Indian law, carrying severe penalties and legal action. Conservation efforts ensure that these endangered or culturally significant species remain protected within their natural habitats.
Indian States and their State Animals Checklist
Review the complete checklist of state animals across India:
- Andhra Pradesh: Blackbuck
- Arunachal Pradesh: Mithun
- Assam: Indian One-horned Rhino
- Bihar: Gaur
- Chhattisgarh: Wild Buffalo
- Goa: Gaur
- Gujarat: Asiatic Lion
- Haryana: Blackbuck
- Himachal Pradesh: Snow Leopard
- Jharkhand: Elephant
- Karnataka: Elephant
- Kerala: Elephant
- Madhya Pradesh: Swamp Deer (Barasingha)
- Maharashtra: Giant Squirrel
- Manipur: Sangai
- Meghalaya: Clouded Leopard
- Mizoram: Serow
- Nagaland: Mithun
- Odisha: Sambhar deer
- Punjab: Blackbuck
- Rajasthan: Chinkara
- Sikkim: Red Panda
- Tamil Nadu: Nilgiri Tahr
- Telangana: Spotted Deer (Jinka)
- Tripura: Phayre’sLangur
- Uttarakhand: Musk Deer
- Uttar Pradesh: Swamp Deer (Barasingha)
- West Bengal: Fishing cat
Indian States and their State Animals Table
| States Names | State Animal Name |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Blackbuck |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Mithun |
| Assam | Indian One-horned Rhino |
| Bihar | Gaur |
| Chhattisgarh | Wild Buffalo |
| Goa | Gaur |
| Gujarat | Asiatic Lion |
| Haryana | Blackbuck |
| Himachal Pradesh | Snow Leopard |
| Jharkhand | Elephant |
| Karnataka | Elephant |
| Kerala | Elephant |
| Madhya Pradesh | Swamp Deer (Barasingha) |
| Maharashtra | Giant Squirrel |
| Manipur | Sangai |
| Meghalaya | Clouded Leopard |
| Mizoram | Serow |
| Nagaland | Mithun |
| Odisha | Sambhar deer |
| Punjab | Blackbuck |
| Rajasthan | Chinkara |
| Sikkim | Red Panda |
| Tamil Nadu | Nilgiri Tahr |
| Telangana | Spotted Deer (Jinka) |
| Tripura | Phayre’sLangur |
| Uttarakhand | Musk Deer |
| Uttar Pradesh | Swamp Deer (Barasingha) |
| West Bengal | Fishing cat |
Union Territories and their State Animals Checklist
Review the checklist of union territory animals:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Dugong
- Chandigarh: Indian grey mongoose
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: --
- Delhi: Nilgai
- Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmir stag
- Ladakh: Snow Leopard
- Lakshadweep: Butterfly Fish
- Puducherry: Indian palm squirrel
Union Territories and their State Animals Table
| Union Territories' Names | State Animal Name |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Dugong |
| Chandigarh | Indian grey mongoose |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | -- |
| Delhi | Nilgai |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Kashmir stag |
| Ladakh | Snow Leopard |
| Lakshadweep | Butterfly Fish |
| Puducherry | Indian palm squirrel |
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