{"id":50999,"date":"2025-01-03T12:10:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T06:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=50999"},"modified":"2026-01-03T17:47:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T12:17:38","slug":"indian-state-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/indian-state-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian State Animals, State Wise Full List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each state in India has a unique state animal that represents its culture and natural heritage. India\u2019s national animal, the tiger (Panthera tigris), symbolizes grace, strength, and power. Many animals live across India\u2019s varied landscapes, adapting to different climates.\u00a0 In many states, strict laws prohibit the killing of these protected animals. Violations, such as harming or hunting state or endangered animals, can lead to severe penalties, including fines and legal action by the Indian Government. The article below shares a list of the State Animals of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indian State Animals<\/b><\/h2>\n

India is renowned for its biodiversity through unique state and Union Territory animals, representing the rich ecological heritage across its 28 states and 8 Union Territories. Andhra Pradesh, for example, honors the Blackbuck as its state animal, while Ladakh recently designated the elusive Snow Leopard as its UT animal, symbolizing the region’s high-altitude landscapes. Each chosen species reflects the cultural and environmental identity of its region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: Indian State Flowers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

List of Indian State Animals<\/b><\/h2>\n

Each Indian state and Union Territory has designated a state animal, typically representing the wildlife that is either commonly found or holds cultural significance within the region. Knowing these animals not only helps in exams but also deepens one’s understanding of India’s diverse wildlife heritage. Here\u2019s an elaborated List of Indian State Animals to assist in exam preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List of Indian State Animals<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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States Names<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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State Animal Name<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Blackbuck<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mithun<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Indian One-horned Rhino<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bihar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gaur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wild Buffalo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Goa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gaur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Asiatic Lion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Haryana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Blackbuck<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Snow Leopard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jharkhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Elephant<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Elephant<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kerala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Elephant<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Swamp Deer (Barasingha)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Giant Squirrel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Manipur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sangai<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Meghalaya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Clouded Leopard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mizoram<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Serow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nagaland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mithun<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Odisha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sambhar deer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Punjab<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Blackbuck<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chinkara<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sikkim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Red Panda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nilgiri Tahr<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Telangana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Spotted Deer (Jinka)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tripura<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Phayre\u2019sLangur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Musk Deer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Swamp Deer (Barasingha)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fishing cat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

List of Indian Union Territory Animals<\/b><\/h2>\n

India\u2019s Union Territories each have unique state animals that symbolize their ecological diversity and cultural heritage. Knowing the state animals of these territories can be valuable for general knowledge, competitive exams. Below is a List of Indian Union Territory Animals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List of Indian Union Territory Animals<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Union Territories Names\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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State Animal Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dugong<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chandigarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Indian grey mongoose<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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—<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nilgai<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jammu and Kashmir<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kashmir stag<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ladakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Snow Leopard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Lakshadweep<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Butterfly Fish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Puducherry\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Indian palm squirrel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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