5 unique wildlife species found in the Indian Himalayas
Published on: Feb. 4, 2026, 7:35 a.m. | Source: Times of India
This vast landscape, stretching across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, is home to a range of specially evolved species that are perfectly adapted to the extreme conditions of snow, mountains, and isolation. From the snow-capped mountain ranges that are home to the top predators to the forest habitats where the inhabitants blend into the moss-covered canopies, these animals are a manifestation of the ‘wild’ core of the Himalayas. Here are five species that make the Indian Himalayas one of the most fascinating wildlife destinations in the world.
