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Who are endangered species?
An endangered species are the animals and plants that are at the edge of extinction. National endangered species day is on the third Friday of May, every year. People celebrated this day to bring awareness about the endangered flora and fauna. It specifies that human activities are doing harm to animals as well as plants.
We need to keep our activities in check to save these floras and fauna that are about to extinct. It is for alerting us about the alarming situation caused by our actions. Endangered species are at three levels; state, national and international. Endangered species act manages the list of endangered species on the federal level.
Congress in 1973 initiated the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Under this act, the government protects endangered species, threatened species, and critical habitats.
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Threatened species are the ones who are at the risk of getting endangered in the future. Critical habitats are habitats of these endangered species that need protection.
Listed species are those which are on the list of protection by the Endangered Species Act. Whereas, candidate species are those who can come on the list.
Who are endemic species?
Endemic species are different from endangered species. Endangered species are those that can be more lovely to get extinct in the future. Whereas, endemic species are those who live in only special geographical regions and are not found anywhere else in the world.
So, what is common between these two?
We need to protect both of them equally. Because endemic species are found only at special places they are less in number. They are not spread all over the world. Their beauty resides in only one place and enhances the value of that place.
Thus, these species have chances of getting extinct. Basically, these species are vulnerable and need protection.
Endangered species of India
Endangered plant species
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1. Baobab Tree
This tree is a survival kit for the people of Africa and India. It blossoms for only 3 months in a year but it saves water in its roots. People of Africa and India build their homes under the roots of these trees for survival in dry seasons. Human interference, over-development, and climate change have brought this species to extinction.
- Polygala irregularis
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It belongs to the family of Polygalaceae. They are also known as snakeroots. We can find them in the temperate zones and the tropics. These plants increase milk production in cattle.
- Amento Taxus assamica
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Assam catkin-yew is the other name of Amentotaxus assamica. You can find these species in Northeastern India, in Assam. It can grow 9m tall. People need it for shifting agricultural practices, and for firewood.
- Black Bat- Flower
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This flower is also known as The Tacca chantrieri. These are found in tropical parts of South-Eastern Asia. They have black and velvety petals around them. This flower belongs to the yam family. It can grow to about 36 inches tall. Its smooth texture enhances its beauty more. They are very unique plants that are about to get extinct super soon.
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Endangered animal species
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1. Asiatic Lion
Asiatic Lion is an extraordinary animal species of the world. They can be found only at two places; Gir national Park and Gujarat. It is on the red list because of its rising extinction. According to 2010 reports, there are only 650 Asiatic Lions.
2. Bengal Tiger
Bengal Tigers are found in Corbett National park. They are also known as Big Cat in India. According to reports, only 2000 tigers left in India. Because of being attractive species poaching made them endangered.
3. Snow Leopard
These animals are large cats. Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the western and eastern parts of the Himalayas are popular for these species. Due to human activities, they are more prone to extinction in the future. There are only 500 large cats left.
Endemic species of India
Asiatic Lion found in Gir Forest
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It is found in Gir Forest National Park of Gujarat. These are listed as endangered species. These are some of the five big cats found in India. It is also known as Indian Lion.
Kashmir Stag found in Kashmir Valley
It is also known as Hangul. This species lives in the dense forests of Dachigam National Park, Kashmir Valley. We can also find them in Chamba district and Himachal Pradesh.
Lion-Tailed Macaque found in the Western Ghats
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This is among the most threatened species found in the Western Ghats. Its tail is of length 24-38 cm.
Purple Frog found in Western Ghats
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The purple frog is also found in the Western Ghats. It lives in the rainforest. It is also known as the Pignose frog. They are dark purple to greyish in color.
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Sangai Deer found in Loktak Lake
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Brow Antlered Deer only found in Keibul Lamjao National Park of Manipur. This is a marshy wetland park. It is located in the southern parts of Loktak lake.
Why do we need to protect them?
Plants and animals don’t have voices of their own. They can not speak up for themselves. We need to speak up for them and stop others from hurting them. Every species is special in its own way. They beautify our biodiversity. India is a diverse country. It has a variety of species that are not found anywhere else. We need to feel grateful for taking birth in this country. Extinction of any species can lead to a reduction of India’s beautiful diversity. We all should take a pledge to not harm any animals and plants, and not let others harm them.
“Protection of flora and fauna is our responsibility.”
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