Jun 29, 2024, 02:24 PM IST

8 most endangered species in India

Ritik Raj

Asiatic lions: once widespread, now found only in India's Gir National Park; they are classified as endangered by the IUCN.

The Indian rhinoceros: also known as the one-horned rhinoceros, is threatened by habitat loss and horn poaching.

Asian elephants: once found all over India, these animals are now in danger due to habitat fragmentation, poaching for their tusks, and conflicts between people and wildlife.

Bengal tigers: capable of adapting to a wide range of habitats, they are nevertheless susceptible to threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and conflicts between humans and other wildlife.

The Ganges river dolphin: is endangered due to pollution, habitat degradation, and entanglement in fishing nets.

Snow leopard: Due to habitat loss and conflicts between humans and wildlife, the number of snow leopards in India has dropped to fewer than 500 individuals.

Red pandas: they are endangered due to a 50% population decline in the last three generations, primarily caused by habitat loss and fragmentation.

Lion-tailed macaque: Over the next 25 years, it is anticipated that the 4,000-strong natural population of this species will drop by 20%.