India is home to many large mammals such as the snow leopard, the Indian rhinoceros, the Bengal tiger or the Asian elephant. Asian elephants There are also water buffalos and many different antelope species. Some species are endangered and threatened due to the rising population and settlements moving closer to wildlife habitats. Cows are considered as sacred by the Hindus and thus these animals are highly respected and honoured as they represent strength and provide life-giving milk. So do not be confused when you see cows wandering about in the middle of the road, or even if somebody is bowing to a cow! India Cows walking in a street in Uttar Pradesh
The longest river in India is the Ganges River. This is the most sacred river to the Hindus. Many Hindus view the river as a “life-giving river,” calling it Mother Ganges. They believe that swimming in its waters washes away sin. Many Hindus go on long trips to visit holy sites along the Ganges, especially at its confluence with other rivers. Varanasi at the Ganges River Another important river in India is called the Indus. Did you know that the name 'India' is derived from the river Indus? The Indus river flows through India and along the border to Pakistan into the Arabian Sea.
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