Endangered species of pakistan

1. Endangered Species
of Pakistan
Ehtasham ul Haq

2. Endangered
A species of plant or animal that is in
immediate danger of becoming extinct and
needs protection to survive.

3. Endangered Means There Still’s Time
Endangered species are like fire alarms. They
tell us about problems in our home we call
Earth.
If we listen to their alarm calls, they could help
us improve their lives and the health of our
planet.

4. Why are animals becoming
Endangered?
Exotic
Species
Hunting and
Fishing
PollutionHumans
Animals kill
each other
People hunt for
fun
Water PollutionCut down trees
Animals give
each other
disease
People hunt for
meat
Oil SpillsBuild Homes
People hunt for
fur
Throwing trash on
the ground
Build Roads
Acid Rain Fill in swamps and
marshes to build homes

5. Fuana of Pakistan
MAMMALS
Urial
Siberian ibex
Markhor
 Marco polo sheep
 Sind wild goat

6. BIRDS
 Houbara Bustard
 Red-headed vulture
 Migratory birds
 Cranes
 Marbled Teal

7. Endangered Species

8. Indus River
Dolphin
Indus river Dolphin is
endemic to the lower Indus
basin river in Pakistan.
The construction of dams
and barrages has severely
limited the dolphin’s
movement and habitat, as
has increasing withdrawal
of water for agricultural
and industrial use.
Approximately 1,100 of
these animals remain in
Pakistan.
The WWF has devoted
some of their resources to
help protect this
endangered species.

9. Crane Grus
Crane Grus was historically
widespread all over south
Asia and also in Pakistan.
Now declining all over its
range. These are primarily
threatened by a
combination of habitat loss
and modification (owing
primarily to agricultural
expansion), and pollution.

10. Markhor
Markhor is the largest
member of the goat
family,
and is found in
northern and western
Pakistan.
The species is classed
by the IUCN as
Endangered, as there
are less than 2,500
mature individuals.

11. Flying Squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi)
Flying Squirrel is a rodent,
nocturnal flying squirrel
endemic to Pakistan.
And is listed as a critically
endangered species due to
habitat loss.

12. Snow leopard (Uncia uncia)
Snow Leopard is a
moderately large cat native
to the mountain ranges of
Central Asia.
Snow leopards live
between 3,000 and 5,500
meters above sea level in
the rocky mountain ranges
of Central Asia.
It has been estimated that
between 3,500 and 7,000
snow leopards exist in the
wild.

13. Baluchistan Bear
It is also referred to as the
"moon bear" due to a
crescent-shaped mark on
its chest.
These solitary bears live in
forest habitats and can
weigh over 300 pounds.
The Baluchistan bear is
found only in the province
of Baluchistan in southwest
Pakistan.
These bears now face
extinction due to
deforestation and loss of
habitat
And those that survive are
threatened by hunting due
to demand for the bears'
parts by practitioners of
traditional Chinese
medicine.

14. Urial (Ovis vignei)
Urial is a wild sheep
subspecies which is
found in Pakistan,
widespread in all four
provinces and Northern
Areas.
Threats are Frequently
hunted, their number is
also decreasing
gradually. All three sub-
species of Urial in
Pakistan are listed as
Endangered in by the
IUCN's Capirane
Specialist Group.

15. The Green Turtle
It can grow up to 3.5 feet in length, and
could be as heavy as 180 kilogram.
Green Turtles are facing extinction all
over the world due to low growth rate
and environmental constraints.
Main threats are commercial trade in
turtle skin, shell, medicines and
cosmetics, and destruction of eggs by
predators, especially feral domestic dogs.
Other dangers to turtles come from
poachers, accidental capture in fishing
nets, and extensive coastal development,
which results in human disturbance at the
nesting sites and pollution.

16. Conversation of Endangered
Species
 Lal Sohanra National Park (Bahawalpur)
 Kirthar National Park (Sindh)
 Khunjerab National Park (NothernAreas)
 Chiltan Hazargangi National Park (Balochistan)
 Margalla Hills National Park (Islamabad)
 Chitral Gol National Park (NWFP)

17. Conclusion
 Our national heritage of biological diversity is an
invaluable and irreplaceable resource. Our quality of
life and that of future generations depends on our
preservation of plant and animal species.
 More knowledge of complete ecosystems can help
us to better understand, and protect, the
requirements of all life--including the human
species.
 Endangered means there’s still time, but
extinction is forever.