Consider the following animals of India:1. Crocodile2. Elephant Which of these is/are endangered species?
✓ Correct answer: c) Both 1 and 2
ExplanationThe International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global organization that assesses the conservation status of species.IUCN maintains a Red List to categorize species based on their risk of extinction.Endangered species are those at high risk, requiring urgent conservation efforts to prevent ex- tinction and protect biodiversity.Some of the common species which are under ‘Endangered’ category of the Red Book, are list- ed as under:1. Indian Elephant2. Bengal Tiger3. Asiatic Lion4. Indian Rhino5. Ganges Dolphin6. Crocodile The Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), a species of crocodile found in India, is critically endangered, with fewer than 250 individuals remaining in the wild.The Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus pal- ustris) is classified as Vulnerable.Habitat loss, poaching, and declining prey populations have contributed to their endan- gered status.The Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) is listed as Endan- gered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching are significant threats to their survival
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