🦇 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 […]
🦌 Spotted Deer (Chital) (Axis axis) – The Graceful Herbivore of the Sundarbans The Spotted Deer, also known as Chital (Axis axis), is one of the most elegant and commonly sighted animals in the Indian subcontinent’s forests, especially in the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem. Known for its striking white spots and gentle demeanor, the Chital plays […]
🦝 Crab-eating Mongoose (Herpestes urva) – The Streamside Forager of the Sundarbans The Crab-eating Mongoose (Herpestes urva) is a semi-aquatic carnivore known for its distinctive appearance and versatile diet, particularly its fondness for crabs. Though lesser known than the big cats of the forest, it plays a crucial role in the Sundarban ecosystem by controlling […]
🐾 Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) – The Fearless Predator of the Sundarbans The Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) is a remarkable small carnivorous mammal known for its agility, intelligence, and fearless nature. Famous for its ability to combat venomous snakes, this mongoose species is an important component of the Sundarbans ecosystem, as well as […]
🐾 Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) – The Ghost of the Grasslands and Wetlands The Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), also known as the reed cat or swamp cat, is a highly adaptable and secretive wild feline found across Asia and parts of the Middle East. In the Sundarbans, this elusive hunter plays a subtle but vital […]
🐆 Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) – The Spotted Phantom of the Sundarbans The Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) is a small but agile wild feline native to Asia, often confused with domestic cats due to its size but distinguished by its striking leopard-like spots. This elusive predator thrives in diverse habitats, including the mangrove forests of […]
🐾 Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) – The Wetland Phantom of the Sundarbans The Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is one of the most elusive and fascinating wild cats of South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its love of water and extraordinary hunting skills, it is also the State Animal of West Bengal. The Sundarbans, the world’s […]