Question

which tall Jungle animal has been declared as endangered by IUCN?
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Answer 1

Giraffe is the tall jungle animal. Massi Giraffes declared an endangered animal by IUCN.

• Scientists of IUCN has declared subspecies of giraffe is the endangered animal.

• Giraffe numbers dropped by 40% in the last three decades and less than one lakh remaining today.

• We have only 2000 Kordofan and Nubian giraffes remaining in the wild.

• Now giraffes are in serious trouble. The overall population of giraffes is declined by 40% in 30 years.

• In some countries, the giraffes are totally disappeared.

• Giraffes are threatened by the skin disease it is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer 2

Kashmir’s Red Jungle animal has been declared as endangered by IUCN.

Explanation:

• Kashmir’s Red Stag Cervus Canadensis hangul also called hangul from elk family is included in the list of critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) which is herbivore with big horns.
• Red stags are found in Himachal Pradesh as well on hilly terrain.
• Critically Endangered highlights the fall in population and the need for immediate steps for conservation.
• IUCN is engaged in listing endangered species to raise awareness for conservation amongst people.