Five Northeast India's Endangered Wildlife
1
One-Horned Rhinoceros
Found in Kaziranga and Manas National Parks, Assam. 🦏 Symbol of Northeast India's identity, culture, and ecology.⚠️ Threats: Poaching for its horn & habitat destruction. 🔢 Population: ~3701 globally.
2
Red Panda
📍 Found in the Eastern Himalayas, including Northeast India. 🦊 Known as Bear Cat or Fox Bear.🌱 Diet: Bamboo leaves and shoots. ⚠️ Threats: Deforestation & illegal hunting. 🔢 Population: <10,000 and decreasing.
3
Hoolock Gibbon
📍 Found in Northeast India's dense evergreen forests. 🐒 India’s only ape with long arms & melodious calls.🌿 Role: Helps spread seeds, keeping forests healthy. ⚠️ Threats: Habitat destruction & illegal pet trade. 🔢 Population: Rapidly decreasing.
4
Bengal Florican
📍 Found in tall grasslands of Northeast India. 🐦 Also called ‘Kharmor,’ known for high flight displays.🌱 Eats insects, seeds & small animals.⚠️ Threats: Habitat destruction due to agriculture. 🔢 Status: Critically endangered.
5
Clouded Leopard
📍 Found in dense forests of Northeast India. 🐆 Recognized by its cloud-like patterned fur.🌿 Role: Top predator, maintaining ecosystem balance. ⚠️ Threats: Hunting & deforestation. 🔢 Population: Difficult to estimate, rapidly declining.