Endemic mammals are mammals which are found in a specific geographical location only. Pakistan has many endemic mammals, which definitely make Pakistan a more special place. But unfortunately due to hunting and poaching, many of these mammals are endangered or even critically endangered. But the sad thing about endemic species is that their exclusiveness can become a disadvantage to the survival of their species, as if they die out in their native location their whole species goes extinct! It is thus our duty to help protect these endemic mammals and take care of them, because rich biodiversity is a crown of any nation. We have collected a list of some endemic mammals of Pakistan, check it out..
You might also be interested in this detailed list of Endemic or Native Fauna and Flora of Pakistan.
Endemic Native Mammal Species Found In Pakistan
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12 Vulnerable and Endangered Animal Species of Pakistan
Endangered and Critically Endangered Animals of Pakistan
PAKISTAN SAND CAT
Scientific Name: Felis margarita scheffeli
Location: Chagai Hills, Balochistan
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered
CHILTAN IBEX OR CHILTAN GOAT
Scientific Name: Capra aegagrus chialtanensis
Location: Chiltan, Balochistan
Conservation Status: endangered
SINDH IBEX
Scientific Name: Capra aegagrus blythi
Location: Sindh Province
Conservation Status: vulnerable
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BALOCHISTAN BLACK BEAR
Scientific Name: Ursus thibetanus gedrosianus
Location: Balochistan Mountains (Hills around Khuzdar)
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered
Image Source: Laura Wolf, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
INDUS RIVER DOLPHIN
Scientific Name: Platanista minor
Location: Indus River, Pakistan.
Conservation Status: Endangered
WOOLLY FLYING SQUIRREL
Scientific Name: Eupetaurus cinereus
Location: Northern areas of Pakistan.
Conservation Status: Endangered
Image Source: Masood Lohar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
PALE GRAY SHREW
Scientific Name: Crocidura pergrisea
Location: Gilgit Baltistan (Shigar valley and Dosai)
Conservation Status: Threatened
PUNJAB URIAL
Scientific Name: Ovis vignei punjabiensis
Location: Punjab Province (Salt Ranges, Margalla Mountains etc)
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Image Source: GodeNehler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
BALOCHISTAN FOREST DORMOUSE
Scientific Name: Dryomys niethammeri
Location: Balochistan (Ziarat)
Conservation Status: Endangered
BALOCHISTAN PYGMY JERBOA
Scientific Name: Salpingotulus michaelis
Location: Balochistan province
Conservation Status: Endangered
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Endemic or Native Bird Species of Pakistan
Endemic or Native Reptile Species of Pakistan
Endemic or Native Amphibian Species of Pakistan
Endemic or Native Fish Species of Pakistan
Endemic or Native Plant Species of Pakistan
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