India's Western Ghats are blessed with an astonishing variety of wildlife. Unfortunately, human intrusion is increasingly threatening the last remaining habitats. Many species are already extremely close to extinction. Besides declining herds of wild elephants, visitors to the proposed Altaghat Resort and women's shelter might see some of the animals on this page. Most of the fauna and much of the flora is endangered. Our mission includes contributing to the preservation of these wonderful species.

The Nilgiri Langur has been hunted for its fur and supposed medicinal meat and organs. Its habitat is from 3000 to 7000 feet in southern India's Western Ghats. Here is an awesome Langur story!

Bonnet Macauque's are cute little guys common to southern India, and less threatened. They are very social and will eat anything they can lay their hands on. Click on the Macaque to hear them in the jungle!

The Sambar deer stands 1.6 meters or 5 feet tall at the shoulder. The Sambar is the largest Indian deer. They like to graze in cultivated areas. As a result some humans hunt them.

The Gaur or Indian bison are majestic animals that roam the hills and shaded groves of the Cardamon Hills. They can often be seen grazing at dusk. Their distinctive white socks give them away. Clouds of mosquitoes may follow them around! Click on the Gaur to hear the mosquitoes!

The Sloth Bear is facing extinction. The Sloth Bear is a nocturnal browser, with shaggy, unkempt hair and long claws. They prefer fruit and insects, but will eat carrion when really hungry.

The Mongoose is now considered to belong to a family of its own. The common mongoose can be up to 1 meter or 3 feet in length. They are very intelligent and play a significant role in Indian fables and mythology!
Click on the Mongoose to hear the jungle!

The Toddy Cat is a member of the Civet family. Mostly nocturnal, they like to hang around coffee plantations for the fruit, or to steal palm syrup. Anyone who has tried the sap from toddy palms knows why!

The Indian Tiger is extremely endangered due to loss of habitat to humans. Tigers will eat almost anything when hungry. They are proud animals who need their space! Click on the Tiger to hear him roar!