The pilot’s voice came over the intercom: “Don’t be alarmed by the sharp turns as we land – this is normal.” The plane threaded its way through Himalayan Mountain peaks
After a herd of endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag) was spotted at Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir in March, hope was sparked in the conservation department, a win much needed considering the feared extinction of the Red Deer.
After a herd of endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag) was spotted at Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir in March, hope was sparked in the conservation department, a win much needed considering the feared extinction of the Red Deer.
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The Definitive Wildlife Holiday Guide to Sikkim
The red panda, the state animal of Sikkim, can be found on the coat of arms of the Sikkim Forest Department,
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The dense forests, hills and mountains of Sikkim are home to a huge variety of animal species from musk deer and red panda, to bharal or blue sheep, the Himalayan black bear and the elusive snow leopard. 09 Min Read
Due to encroachments, and climate change, many of the species found in Sikkim are endangered or threatened. The lowland forests of Sikkim are home to Sikkim’s largest reptile Burmese python, house geckos, the Himalayan crestless porcupine, the Chinese pangolin, and barking deer.