🐒 Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) – The Bold Primate of the Indian Subcontinent The Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) is one of the most widely distributed and commonly seen monkey species in South, Central, and Southeast Asia. Known for their intelligence, adaptability, and social behavior, these monkeys have also earned a prominent place in urban […]
🐀 Black Rat (Rattus rattus) – The Night Wanderer of the Mangroves The Black Rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the ship rat, roof rat, or house rat, is a widespread and adaptable rodent species found in various parts of the world, including the Sundarbans. Though small in size, its ecological impact—both as a pest […]
🐭 Little Indian Field Mouse (Mus booduga) – The Tiny Tiller of Indian Fields The Little Indian Field Mouse (Mus booduga) is a small, yet significant rodent species widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent. Though modest in size, it plays a crucial role in agriculture, soil health, and as prey in the food web. It […]
🦔 Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) – The Spiny Sentinel of the Indian Subcontinent The Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) is one of the most recognizable and fascinating rodents found across the Indian subcontinent, including the fringes of the Sundarbans. Known for its formidable quills and nocturnal lifestyle, this large, herbivorous rodent plays a crucial […]
🦇 Lesser Asiatic Yellow Bat (Scotophilus kuhlii) – The Golden-Hued Night Flier of the Tropics The Lesser Asiatic Yellow Bat, scientifically known as Scotophilus kuhlii, is a small but remarkable bat species found across South and Southeast Asia. Known for its bright yellow to golden-brown fur, this insectivorous mammal plays a crucial role in controlling […]
🦇 Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus sphinx) – The Night Gardener of the Sundarbans The Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus sphinx) is a medium-sized megabat known for its crucial role in pollination and seed dispersal. Found widely across South and Southeast Asia, this frugivorous bat is especially important in maintaining the ecological balance of tropical […]
🦇 Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) – The Winged Sentinel of the Sundarbans Skies The Indian Flying Fox, also known as Pteropus giganteus, is one of the largest bats in the world. Despite its intimidating size, this gentle giant plays a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal, maintaining the ecological balance of tropical and […]
🐬 Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) – The Gentle Guardian of Estuaries and Deltas The Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is a rare and fascinating species of oceanic dolphin that thrives in coastal, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems of South and Southeast Asia. Known for its shy nature and unique physical features, it is one of the most […]
🐬 Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) – The Blind Sentinel of India’s Sacred Rivers The Ganges River Dolphin is one of the most iconic and rare freshwater cetaceans in the world. With its legendary status and unique adaptations, this mammal represents the very soul of India’s riverine biodiversity. It is also recognized as the […]
🐗 Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) – The Untamed Forager of the Sundarbans The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is a highly adaptable and intelligent mammal found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. In the Sundarbans, this species thrives in the rich mangrove ecosystem and plays a crucial role in the food web. Known for […]