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10 Remarkable Animals In India That Nearly Went Extinct

Check out the 10 animals that nearly went extinct in India. Discover how conservation efforts have brought back the Asiatic Lion, Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhino, and more from the brink of extinction. Which one fascinates you most?

OT Staff

26 October 2024

The Bengal tiger from mangroves of Sundarbans Photo: Shutterstock

Asiatic Lion

Once found across Southwest Asia, the Asiatic lion now survives only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat. Conservation efforts have helped increase their population from a mere 20 individuals in the early 20th century to around 674 in 2020.