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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?
Which animal is threatened by both poaching and habitat destruction?
Which animal is threatened by both poaching and habitat destruction?
What is a synonym for poaching as mentioned in the content?
What is a synonym for poaching as mentioned in the content?
Which of the following animals is considered critically endangered?
Which of the following animals is considered critically endangered?
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Why is the gharial particularly vulnerable to extinction?
Why is the gharial particularly vulnerable to extinction?
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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?
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Which of the following statements is true about the great Indian bustard?
Which of the following statements is true about the great Indian bustard?
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What aspect makes the pangolin unique among endangered species?
What aspect makes the pangolin unique among endangered species?
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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?
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What role do humans play in the conflict with Bengal tigers?
What role do humans play in the conflict with Bengal tigers?
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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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Explore the plight of endangered species in India, including the Bengal Tiger, Red Panda, and Great Indian Bustard. This quiz highlights the factors contributing to their endangerment, such as poaching and habitat destruction. Test your knowledge about these incredible animals and the efforts needed for their conservation.
