Zootherapy constitutes an essential part of the traditional pharmacopoeia of the country. Some of the
zootherapeutic practices are still in use in spite of the development of modern medical system. Present paper studies
documents the zootherapeutic practices of two ethnic groups, Pahari and Danuwar, from the central mountainous region
of the country. Data have been collected by employing tools such as participant observation, questionnaire survey, structured
interview, semi-structured interview and participatory rural appraisal. Zootherapy is equally popular in both the populations
but there exists some differences in actual application and preparation of animal products. There are cases where the same
animal part has been used to cure entirely different ailments in the two groups. Zootherapeutic potential of some of the
neglected species can lead to their economic and cultural valorization. Mass production of such animals could help in
providing protein supplement along with animal-based medicines to the people. These animals could also substitute other
endangered animals which are still used in zootherapy. Present study also provides base-line data for further research and
gives valuable inputs to biodiversity conservationists.