10 Endangered Animals In India

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 20, 2023

Bengal Tiger

Panthera tigris tigris: The national animal of India, the Bengal Tiger, is severely endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching for its body parts.

Indian Elephant

Elephas maximus indicus: Loss of habitat and human-elephant conflict have led to a decline in the Indian elephant population.

Indian Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros unicornis: The one-horned rhinoceros faces threats from habitat loss and poaching for its horn.

Asiatic Lion

Panthera leo persica: The Asiatic Lion is found only in Gir Forest National Park and is endangered due to habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict.

Snow Leopard

Panthera uncia: Found in the high mountains of India, snow leopards are threatened by poaching and habitat degradation.

Great Indian Bustard

Ardeotis nigriceps: This critically endangered bird faces threats from habitat loss and disturbance.

Indian Wild Dog

Cuon alpinus: Also known as the dhole, this endangered species is threatened by habitat loss and persecution.

Ganges River Dolphin

Platanista Gangetica: The Ganges River Dolphin is endangered due to water pollution, habitat destruction, and accidental entanglement in fishing gear.

Olive Ridley Turtle

Lepidochelys olivacea: These marine turtles face threats from habitat degradation, pollution, and accidental capture in fishing gear.

Red Panda

Ailurus Fulgens: The Himalayan region of India is home to the endangered red panda, threatened by habitat loss and poaching.

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