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What is the primary reason the Bengal tiger is considered endangered?
What is the primary reason the Bengal tiger is considered endangered?
- Natural disasters affecting their environment
- Poaching and human-tiger conflict (correct)
- Competition with other large predators
- Habitat destruction due to urbanization
Which animal is threatened by both poaching and habitat destruction?
Which animal is threatened by both poaching and habitat destruction?
- Bengal Tiger
- Great Indian Bustard
- Gharial
- Red Panda (correct)
What is a synonym for poaching as mentioned in the content?
What is a synonym for poaching as mentioned in the content?
- Hunting
- Killing for body parts (correct)
- Conserving
- Capturing
Which of the following animals is considered critically endangered?
Which of the following animals is considered critically endangered?
Why is the gharial particularly vulnerable to extinction?
Why is the gharial particularly vulnerable to extinction?
What primary factor contributes to the low survival rates of baby red pandas?
What primary factor contributes to the low survival rates of baby red pandas?
Which of the following statements is true about the great Indian bustard?
Which of the following statements is true about the great Indian bustard?
What aspect makes the pangolin unique among endangered species?
What aspect makes the pangolin unique among endangered species?
Which of these threats is specifically mentioned as impacting the habitat of the red panda?
Which of these threats is specifically mentioned as impacting the habitat of the red panda?
What role do humans play in the conflict with Bengal tigers?
What role do humans play in the conflict with Bengal tigers?
Flashcards
Endangered Species
Endangered Species
A species that is in danger of becoming extinct.
Poaching
Poaching
The illegal killing of animals for their body parts.
Habitat
Habitat
The place where an animal naturally lives and finds food, shelter, and mates.
Habitat Destruction
Habitat Destruction
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Bengal Tiger
Bengal Tiger
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Red Panda
Red Panda
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Gharial
Gharial
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Pangolin
Pangolin
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Great Indian Bustard
Great Indian Bustard
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Human-Animal Conflict
Human-Animal Conflict
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Study Notes
Endangered Animals in India
- Many animals in India are endangered or critically endangered, facing extinction.
- Factors contributing to endangerment include poaching, habitat destruction, pollution, loss of prey, and hunting.
Specific Endangered Species
- Bengal Tiger: National animal of India. Endangered due to poaching and human-tiger conflict.
- Red Panda: Resembles a cat-bear mix, found in forests. Threatened by poaching and deforestation, leading to loss of habitat and food sources (bamboo, fruits, small animals).
- Gharial: Longest living crocodile species. Endangered due to polluted river water.
- Pangolin: Prehistoric ant-eater with strong scales. Critically endangered due to poaching and hunting for scales and meat.
- Great Indian Bustard: One of the world's heaviest flying birds. Critically endangered due to hunting and loss of habitat.
- Blackbuck: Beautiful antelope, state animal of Punjab. Endangered due to poaching, loss of habitat, and overgrazing.
- Indian Wild Dog (Dhole): Top predators, hunting in packs. Endangered due to habitat destruction and loss of prey.
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