Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

Snow Leopard  (Panthera uncia)  Snow leopards are elusive and solitary big cats that roam the mountains of Central and South Asia. They are known for their solitary habits and large home ranges.

Polar Bear  (Ursus maritimus) Polar bears are typically solitary animals and spend most of their lives alone, except during mating season or when a mother is caring for her cubs.

Orangutan (Pongo spp) Orangutans are the only great apes that are primarily solitary. They are known for their solitary tree-dwelling lifestyle in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Sloth (Various species)  Most sloth species are solitary animals. They spend the majority of their lives high in the canopy of the rainforest, coming together only for mating.

Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)  Aardvarks are solitary mammals that are mostly nocturnal. They are known for their burrowing behavior and feed on ants and termites.

Hedgehog  (Erinaceidae family)  Hedgehogs are solitary, nocturnal animals that are commonly found in gardens and forests. They are known for their distinctive spiky coat.

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) Wolverines are solitary carnivores that inhabit remote northern regions. They have large home ranges and are known for their strength and ferocity.

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)  While cheetahs may form small groups with their cubs or a sibling, they are generally solitary hunters and do not form social groups like other big cats.

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) Koalas are solitary marsupials native to Australia. They spend most of their time in eucalyptus trees and are known for their slow-paced lifestyle.