Which animals have become extinct in the Uttarakhand region?

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Uttarakhand Bathing ghats on the Bhagirathi River at Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India.

In the Uttarakhand region, lions and rhinoceroses have become extinct.1

While some species, such as the Indian rhinoceros, were once abundant throughout the Himalayan foothill zone, they are now largely restricted to protected areas elsewhere or are considered endangered. It is important to recognize that the loss of such species highlights the critical need for conservation efforts, as protecting biodiversity is an essential ethical responsibility to ensure the survival of ecosystems for future generations.21