India has many rare and unique animals, birds and reptiles. Many of these are protected in National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India . Many of the religions practised in India such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism teach a respect for life in all its forms and therefore people do not needlessly harm other living creatures around them. However the pressure of growing populations in various states of India has led the increasing need to use land for human habitation and agriculture leading to the reduced habitat of many endangered animals in wildlife sanctuaries.

However the conservation movement has strong roots in India and awareness about preserving the environment and the rare and threatened species of animals, birds and reptiles that live in India is increasing.

Madras Crocodile Bank Trust - Nemmeli : This Crocodile Bank has been established with an aim to protected and conserve the endangered reptiles such as crocodiles, Alligators etc. Situated 14 kms from Mamallapuram, this Trust now houses more than six species of crocodiles.arrangements.

Tigers - India has its fair share of Tiger Reserves, the national animal. The poaching and trade statistics of tigers in India are shocking. The royal animal, tiger happens to be a symbol of strength and speed. India boasts of two-dozen Tiger Reserves. The fastest mammal on Earth, the tiger happens to be the joy and pride of India . The Royal Bengal tiger is amongst the most majestic species of the tiger. Sixty percent of the total population of the wild tigers in the world resides in India . Amongst the best-known tiger reserves in India is the Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh. It is often referred to as the crown in the wildlife heritage of India . Tourists at Bandhavgarh spot the Royal Bengal Tigers, cheetals, leopard, gaur, sambhar, and many more faunal species.

Birds - The variety of birds in India is astounding too. Several hundred species of birds can be spotted across India. Indian wildlife has its share of native birds along with the migratory birds. The region of Andaman is home for the rare species of birds like the Narcondum hornbill, Nicobar Pigeon and the megapode. The Himalayan region is well known to be the natural habitat for the Pheasant, griffon vulture and ravens. At the Dudhwa wildlife reserve migratory birds like Egrets, herons, storks and cormorants share space with the ducks, gees and teals. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park or the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in the Indian state of Rajasthan is home to indigenous water birds, waterside birds, migratory water birds, land migratory birds, and domestic land species. Tourists from far and wide are attracted to the Bird Sanctuary.

India Tour Online offers tours of the National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries of India , where you can see some of the wonderful endangered animals, birds and reptiles of India . Some of the animals, birds and reptiles of India , which you can see on Indian Tour Online, are –

Bengal Tiger - Tiger is the largest living member of the cat family. It has a royal look. The reddish yellow coat with black stripes gives it a royal look, dorsally.

Indian Elephant - The Indian elephant is the largest animal in Asia. It is the only one of the two living species of elephants which can be tamed and become domestic.

Leopard - The leopard inhabits the forests, mountains and grasslands of Africa and Asia. It can be found in all of sub-Saharan Africa and west of the Kalahari.

Asiatic Lion - The Asiatic Lion has been known in India for centuries and found in the wild in India in the protected wildlife park of Gir Reserve Forest in Gujarat.