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The Wildlife Checklist

A Scientific Guide to the Mammals of Rajaji

Our comprehensive checklist provides a detailed scientific inventory of the park's inhabitants. From the majestic **Royal Bengal Tiger** to the elusive **Civet** and **Mongoose**, this list serves as an essential tool for tracking and research.

Mammalian Classification

Vernacular (Local) Names

Safari Tracking Insights

Research Grade Data

Common Sightings: Tiger, Leopard, Civet, Mongoose, Hyena, and Fox.

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Big Cats & Carnivores

Apex predators of the Rajaji ecosystem

Common Name	Scientific Name	Local Name (Hindi)	Tracking Status
Tiger	Panthera tigris	Bagh / Sher	Rare
Leopard	Panthera pardus	Guldar / Baghera	Common
Leopard Cat	Prionailurus bengalensis	Ban Bilao / Chita Billi	Elusive
Jungle Cat	Felis chaus	Jungli Billi	Frequent

Other Carnivorous Animals

Essential predators for ecosystem balance

Small Indian Civet

Viverricula indica

Hindi: Maplusa

Common Mongoose

Herpestes edwardsii

Hindi: Newala

Striped Hyena

Hyaena hyaena

Hindi: Lakkad Bagga

Indian Fox

Vulpes bengalensis

Hindi: Lomdi

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Structure of Checklist (Important Insight)

The page follows a rigorous scientific classification format for accurate identification.

Family	Species (Scientific Name)	English Name	Local Name
Felidae	Panthera tigris	Tiger	Bagh
Felidae	Panthera pardus	Leopard	Guldar
Viverridae	Viverricula indica	Civet	Maplusa
Canidae	Vulpes bengalensis	Fox	Lomdi

* Identification is based on the latest wildlife survey data of Rajaji National Park.

PARK HIGHLIGHTS

Additional Wildlife Context

Rajaji National Park is globally recognized for its incredible biodiversity and as a stronghold for these iconic species.

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Asian Elephants

The gentle giants and soul of the park.

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Royal Tigers

The apex predator of the Shivalik range.

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Indian Leopards

Master of camouflage and stealth.

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Deer Species

Spotted, Sambhar, and Barking Deer.

Rajaji acts as a vital corridor for the long-term survival of these species.