There are over 130,000 animal species in India making it one of the best places in the world to see wildlife. Sadly however many of India's bird and animal species are endangered, some critically endangered and some, for example the Sumatran rhinoceros, may even already be extinct in India. Probably the most charismatic and recognised endangered animals in India are the Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, Indian one-horned rhino, Asiatic lion and snow leopard but there are many smaller but no less important mammals such as shrews, bats and squirrels that are under threat. For information on Conservation, The Tiger Project and Responsible Travel for more details and to find out how your visit to India can help make a difference.