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Name animal species for which India is centre of biodiversity.

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The animal species for which India is a centre of biodiversity are Mithun (Bos frontalis), Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica), Peacock (Pavo cristatus), Gaur (Bos gaurus), snow leopard (Panthera uncia)

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