Question

Which one is a critically endangered animal species among the following?
A. Antelope Cervicapra
B. Sus Salvanius
C. Ailurus fulgens
D. Calotes Versicolor

Answer 1

Hint: An endangered species is a species that is expected to become extinct in the near future, either globally or within a specific political authority.Endangered species may be at risk due to habitat destruction, poaching and invasive species.

Complete Answer:
- A critically endangered (CR) species is one that faces an exceptionally high risk of extinction in the wild.
- The global extinction crisis is seeing an extinction rate that is happening at a higher rate than the normal extinction rate. Human effects on climate change and the depletion of biodiversity have been widely attributed. This is in accordance with natural forces that create stress on the species or cause the animal population to become extinct.

The key causes of critically endangered species are the following:
- Habitat Loss
- Introduction of Invasive species
- Disease
- Environmental pollution
- Depletion of Natural resources
- Hunting

- Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra) is a vulnerable species, which means that it is likely to become extinct unless conditions change.
- Pygmy hog (Sus salvanius) has been a critically endangered animal since 1996 and was previously included in the list of endangered species.
- Red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) are endangered species. The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) can quickly adapt to humans and is therefore not endangered.
- Sus salvanius is a critically endangered species that has historically ranged through Bhutan, India , and Nepal, but is now found only in India (Assam). There are only only 150 individuals or less of these species worldwide. It belongs to the genus of Sus.

The correct answer is option (B) Sus Salvanius.

Note: Conservation of these species can be carried out by following few steps:
- Awareness through Education
- Recycle and Reuse sustainable products
- Monitoring the chemical usage
- Do not encourage illegal wildlife activity
- Develop Protective and relief projects for endangered species