Rara National Park is located in the Mugu and Jumla districts of Nepal and is home to a diverse range of wildlife. The park is famous for its high altitude lake, Rara Lake, and its surrounding forests, which provide habitat for many species of animals.
Red Panda: A small, arboreal mammal that is native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. They have a distinctive red and white coat, and are known for their unique thumb-like appendage that they use to grasp bamboo while eating. Red pandas typically weigh between 3-6 kg (6.6-13.2 lbs).
Snow Leopard: A large carnivore that is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. They have a thick, greyish-white fur coat with black rosette markings, and are known for their elusive nature. Snow leopards are highly adapted to living in the high altitudes and can weigh between 22-55 kg (48.5-121 lbs).
Himalayan Black Bear: A medium-sized bear species that is found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and the Russian Far East. They have a distinctive black fur coat and a V-shaped white chest patch. Himalayan black bears are known for their climbing ability and can weigh between 100-200 kg (220-440 lbs).
Himalayan Musk Deer: A small deer species that is native to the Himalayas and surrounding regions. They have a dark brown fur coat and prominent, elongated canine teeth, which are used by males during mating season to compete for females. Himalayan musk deer can weigh between 18-27 kg (40-60 lbs).
Goral: A small, agile ungulate species that is found in the mountainous regions of Asia. They have a short, brown coat with a darker back stripe, and are known for their ability to climb steep terrain with ease. Goral can weigh between 25-40 kg (55-88 lbs).
Common Langur: A medium-sized, arboreal primate species that is found in the Indian subcontinent. They have a gray-brown fur coat, a black face with white fur around the eyes, and a long tail. Common langurs are known for their loud vocalizations and can weigh between 9-14 kg (20-31 lbs).
Musk Deer: A deer species that is found in the mountainous regions of the Indian subcontinent. They have a distinctive musky odor and are known for their long, sharp fangs. Musk deer can weigh up to 35 kg (77 lbs) and can grow up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length.
Himalayan Tahr: A large ungulate that is found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. They have a shaggy coat that is typically brown in color and are known for their curved horns. Himalayan tahr can weigh up to 100 kg (220 lbs) and can grow up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length.
Yellow-bellied Weasel: A small carnivorous mammal that is found in the mountainous regions of the Indian subcontinent. They have a distinctive yellow underbelly and are known for their agility and speed. Yellow-bellied weasels can weigh up to 200 g (7 oz) and can grow up to 25 cm (10 inches) in length.