Pakistan is known for its diverse wildlife and topography, and as such has several ‘National Animals’. Which of these is not one of them?
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Pakistan is known for its diverse wildlife and topography, and as such has several ‘National Animals’. Which of these is not one of them?
ANSWER:
Peacock is not one of them.
EXPLANATION:
Markhor - It is the national animal of Pakistan, also known by another name Pashto, which means screw horn goat. In 2015, it was listed in the IUCN Red list as near threatened animal.
Chukar - It is the national bird of Pakistan. It is native bird of Asia and found in following countries Syria, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and India, including Pakistan. Its IUCN status is least concerned.
Indus Crocodile - Indus crocodile, also known as mugger crocodile is the national reptile of Pakistan. It is found in the fresh water in the southern Iran, Pakistan, Indian sub-continent and Sri Lanka. It is now extinct in Bhutan and Myanmar and it is listed as vulnerable in IUCN Red list.