May 29, 2025
Rare Indian Species Now at Risk of Disappearing
India is home to countless endemic species—found nowhere else on Earth. But many now face extinction due to climate change, habitat loss, and human activity
Malabar Civet Once roaming the Western Ghats, this elusive nocturnal mammal is now critically endangered and possibly extinct due to habitat destruction
Double Coconut (Coco de Mer) in Lakshadweep This rare palm, found in the islands of India, produces the largest seed in the plant kingdom. Coastal erosion threatens its survival
Gooty Sapphire Tarantula This stunning blue tarantula, found only in Andhra Pradesh, faces risk from illegal pet trade and deforestation
Indian Purple Frog Discovered only in 2003, this frog spends most of its life underground in the Western Ghats—now endangered due to land-use change
Red Sanders Tree Grown mainly in Andhra Pradesh, this rare tree is illegally harvested for its rich red wood. It’s critically endangered due to smuggling
Nicobar Pigeon One of the closest living relatives of the dodo, this bird is native to the Nicobar Islands and is losing habitat fast
Mhadei Giant Squirrel A larger variant of the Malabar Giant Squirrel, it's found only in Goa's forests. Logging is putting its survival in danger
Mithun (Gayal) This semi-domesticated bovine, native to Northeast India, is losing genetic diversity as hybridization and habitat loss rise
Khasi Mandarin Orange A rare citrus fruit from Meghalaya, threatened by climate change and declining traditional cultivation
Andaman Horseshoe Crab Found only in the tidal flats of the Andaman Islands, this living fossil is vanishing due to tourism and pollution
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