10 animals that are easily spotted in Ranthambore National Park

By Afiur
February 25, 2026

Easily Spotted animals

Ranthambore National Park, where ancient forts meet wild jungles, offers thrilling tiger sightings, rich biodiversity, and a glimpse into India’s natural and cultural heritage.

Royal Bengal Tiger

Greatly known for its Bengal tiger population that thrives in the habitat here of dry forests mixed with lakes and grasslands. In 2022, there were around 52 tigers in the park.

Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)

The national park provides dry deciduous forests and tropical rainforests where Indian leopards greatly thrive. A beautiful species with a pale yellow to yellowish brown body and a pattern of rosettes

Sloth Bear

Also known as the Indian bear, it is a vulnerable species found here. It has shaggy fur and mainly feeds on fruits, ants, and termites. Known mainly for their curved claws,.

Striped Hyena

A near-threatened species, the striped hyena is the smallest of the bone-cracking hyenas. Ranthambore’s open scrubland and rocky areas provide a good habitat for this species.

Sambar Deer

A large deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. It has large antlers and has the perfect habitat here at Ranthambore National Park with dry and mountain forests.

Chital or Spotted Deer

A moderate-sized deer that is golden in colour and has white spots on it, they are pure beauty and one should definitely witness them here at the national park. Chitals are active throughout the day.

Nilgai

The largest antelope of Asia found here in the Ranthambore National Park. It is a thin-legged antelope with a sloping back and deep neck with a white patch on the neck.

Chinkara

Also known as the Indian gazelle, it is a species that has a reddish buff summer coat with glossy fur. The Chinkara thrives here because of dry scrub and light forests.

Rhesus Macaque

A species of Old World monkey that is mostly brown or grey in colour. Rhesus macaque is diurnal and herbivorous, mostly feeding on seeds, roots, and bark.

Blackbuck

One can easily spot the blackbuck here.It is a medium-sized antelope that is greatly active during the day. The blackbuck has white fur on its chin and around its eyes along with a dark brown to black

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