- Pygmy Hog: The world’s smallest wild pig; indicator of grassland health; found mainly in Assam (Manas National Park).
- Namdapha Flying Squirrel: Endemic to a single valley in the Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat: Restricted to a single cave location in Kolar, Karnataka.
- Malabar Civet: Endemic to the Western Ghats, threatened by severe habitat loss.
Critical Birds
- Great Indian Bustard: Grassland bird heavily impacted by overhead power line collisions in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- Bengal Florican: Grassland specialist facing agricultural conversion in the Terai region.
- White-bellied Heron: Found near remote rivers in the eastern Himalayas and foothills.
- Vulture Species (Indian Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, White-rumped Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture): Decimated historically by the veterinary drug diclofenac
Critical Reptiles
- Gharial: Fish-eating crocodilian with populations restricted mainly to the Chambal River system.
- Red-crowned Roofed Turtle: Freshwater turtle native to the Ganga River basin.
Source: The Hindu