Question

Is chitah extinct or endangered in India?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cheetahs are extinct species in India.

Extinct species are those which existed once upon a time but does not exist anymore.

Endangered species are those, whose population is at stake and in a vulnerable state and are critically reducing.

These species are hence given more importance in terms of conservation.

In Indian history, Cheetahs are the only animals that are extinct that too because of causes which are unnatural.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Extinct.

Explanation:

• Chitah is extinct in India. In Asia now, Chitah can be found only in Iran.
• A species can be said to be extinct in a particular area, if the last surviving individual of the species living in a particular habitat dies.
• Chitah got extinct in India because of :

1. Extreme desertification.
2. Loss of habitat due to deforestation.
3. Poaching by humans and excessive human animal conflict.
4. Loss of proper food.
5. Climate change.