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India is home to an incredibly diverse range of wildlife animals, thanks to its varied landscapes—from the towering Himalayas to the dense Western Ghats and vast plains. The country is a sanctuary for iconic species such as the **Bengal tiger**, **Asiatic elephant**, **Indian leopard**, and **Indian rhinoceros**. Forests and national parks across India also host unique and endangered animals like the **snow leopard** in the Himalayas, the **lion-tailed macaque** in the south, and the **red panda