Endangered List: Species on the Brink
خطرے سے دوچار انواع: معدومی کے کنارے پر
Understanding and protecting our planet's most vulnerable species
About Endangered Species
خطرے سے دوچار انواع کے بارے میں
An endangered species is a type of organism threatened by extinction due to sudden population decline or habitat loss. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the Red List, the world's most comprehensive inventory of global conservation status.
Currently, more than 42,100 species are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red List - about 28% of all assessed species.
The IUCN categorizes species into nine groups ranging from 'Not Evaluated' to 'Extinct'. The 'threatened' categories are Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered. Primary threats include habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, and invasive species.
Major Threats
اہم خطرات
Habitat Loss
رہائش گاہ کا نقصان
Deforestation, urbanization and agriculture destroy natural habitats
Climate Change
موسمیاتی تبدیلی
Rising temperatures alter ecosystems and food chains
Pollution
آلودگی
Chemicals, plastics and waste poison environments
Overexploitation
ضرورت سے زیادہ استحصال
Overhunting, fishing and wildlife trade reduce populations
Conservation Steps
تحفظ کے اقدامات
Protecting endangered species requires coordinated global efforts:
Habitat Protection
Establish protected areas and wildlife corridors to preserve ecosystems.
Anti-Poaching Measures
Strengthen law enforcement and community monitoring against illegal hunting.
Captive Breeding
Maintain genetically diverse populations in controlled environments.
Public Awareness
Educate communities about conservation and sustainable practices.
Policy Advocacy
Lobby for stronger environmental laws and international agreements.
Featured Endangered Species
نمایاں خطرے سے دوچار انواع
Snow Leopard Vulnerable
برفانی چیتا غیر محفوظ
Found in Pakistan's northern mountains, only 4,000-6,500 remain worldwide
Threats include habitat loss, climate change, and poaching for fur and bones used in traditional medicine. Pakistan has established protected areas in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Indus River Dolphin Endangered
سندھ دریائی ڈولفن خطرے سے دوچار
One of the world's rarest mammals, found only in the Indus River
Population estimated at 1,800. Major threats include water pollution, habitat fragmentation from dams, and accidental capture in fishing nets.
Himalayan Brown Bear Critically Endangered
ہمالیائی بھورا ریچھ شدید خطرے سے دوچار
Only about 150-200 remain in Pakistan's Deosai Plains
Threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and human-bear conflict. Deosai National Park provides critical protection for this subspecies.
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