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PAKISTAN
PRESENTED BY:
SADAF
ROLL NO 28
BS.BOTANY 4th SEMESTER
THREATENED SPECIES OF PAKISTAN
Threatened Species
“A threatened species is one that is likely to become
an endangered species in the near future throughout
all or a significant portion of its range.”
It may be a species of animal, plant, etc. that is
susceptible to endangerment in the foreseeable
future.
The IUCN considers threatened species as a group
that can be further categorized into:
vulnerable species,
endangered species
critically endangered species
Endangered species
species that is likely to become extinct unless
conservation measures and practices are
(continuously) implemented
Critically endangered species
speciesthat is extremely likely to become extinct in
the immediate future.
Vulnerable species
vulnerable species is one in which the species is
susceptible to endangerment
Threatened Species in Pakistan
threatened animals and plants in Pakistan are going
to be lost forever
These are some of the many threatened animals and
plants in Pakistan:
Markhor
the national animal of Pakistan
It is on the brink of extinction
Vole
Caracal
medium sized wild
Snow Leopard
unique creature in the
breeding territories
Sadly, water pollution due to human negligence
and selfishness is the prime cause for their
decrease in population
Green Sea Turtle
shocking to know that
Gharial
long-snouted crocodilian,
Fishing cat
feeds on snakes, frog, fish,
Marbeled Polecat
small mammal found
Habitat destruction
Pollution
Don't litter.