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Download Solution PDFWhich one of the species is an example of extinct species?
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OPSC OAS (Preliminary) Exam (GS) Official Paper-I (Held On: 15 Dec, 2024)
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Option 1 : Asiatic Cheetah
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Asiatic Cheetah.
Key Points
- The Asiatic Cheetah is a subspecies of cheetah found in Iran.
- It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- The population of Asiatic Cheetah has drastically declined due to habitat loss, hunting, and human-wildlife conflict.
- Conservation efforts are ongoing in Iran, the last known habitat of the Asiatic Cheetah.
Additional Information
- Black Buck
- The Black Buck is a species of antelope found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
- It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
- The Black Buck is known for its distinctive spiral horns.
- Conservation efforts have been successful in increasing its population in protected areas.
- Crocodile
- Crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia.
- There are several species of crocodiles, with varying conservation statuses from Least Concern to Critically Endangered.
- Crocodiles are apex predators and play a crucial role in their ecosystems.
- Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection and reducing human-wildlife conflict.
- Indian Wild Ass
- The Indian Wild Ass, also known as the Khur, is a species of wild ass found in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India.
- It is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
- The population of the Indian Wild Ass has been increasing due to successful conservation efforts.
- Habitat protection and anti-poaching measures are key to its conservation.
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