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Animal models which could replicate the specific differences of these subtypes are important to explore the pathophysiology as well as to evaluate novel treatment options. Here, we describe an animal model of body first PD subtype developed using repeated low dose exposure of environmental neurotoxin Paraquat (P) and Lectin (L) to characterize its PD-like manifestations. We administered P+L (P+L, p.o.) daily to rats for 90 days. These animals underwent motor and non-motor behavioral tests at various time intervals. After 21 weeks, post-mortem histopathological analysis was performed to assess neurodegeneration. Onset of motor deficits initiated unilaterally from week 4 of P+L followed by gradual progression towards bilateral symptoms that were levodopa responsive. This model also replicates non motor features including cognitive deficits in tests like Novel Object Recognition Test and Y maze as well as sleep abnormalities. 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