Pakistan’s unique wildlife faces significant threats, encompassing population decline, habitat loss, illegal hunting, poaching, and the illicit trade of wild animals. The survival battle of three iconic species that call Pakistan home warrants discussion. Check out: 10 Critically Endangered Animals That Can Go Extinct By 2050 1. SNOW LEOPARD The Snow Leopard, scientifically known as […]
Animals in Danger of Extinction in Future in Pakistan – List
Introduction: Biodiversity in Pakistan Like many other parts of the world, Pakistan is also endowed with a huge variety of flora and fauna. They range everywhere from the arid deserts of Thar and Cholistan to the cooler northern mountainous regions of Hunza. Many of them are also critically endangered and efforts are needed for their […]
Illegal Wildlife Trade in Pakistan – Threat to Endangered Species
INTRODUCTION WILDLIFE TRADE This term is defined as the trade of products that are derived from wildlife that includes body parts of animals such as meat, bones, skins, etc. Living and dead animals are also traded internationally. The traded wild plant species are then grown in a controlled environment. ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE Illegal wildlife trade […]
All You Need to Know About Earth Day 2021 and Its Theme
Introduction Earth Day Network organizes Earth day internationally. Last year in 2020, it was decided that in the next year 2021, the theme of Earth Day would be “Restore Our Earth”. So, the 22nd of April 2021 is fast approaching and we all are aiming to celebrate this day with this pledge that we will […]
10 Critically Endangered Animals That Can Go Extinct By 2050
Extinction refers to species dying out completely with no individuals of them remaining on the Earth. Extinct species simply refer to species that no longer exist on our Earth anymore. When we think of the word extinct, the first thing that comes to our mind is Dinosaurs or Tasmanian Tigers or Wooly Mammoths,l etc, but […]
Unique Endangered Pangolin Species in Pakistan
Introduction Pangolin is not a reptile but a mammal. The reason for this confusion is due to its appearance. The body of a pangolin is covered with scales that are made of Keratine protein found in fingernails, horns, and hair. The scales serve the purpose of protection from wild predators. This animal varies in size […]
12 Vulnerable and Endangered Animal Species of Pakistan
An endangered animal is a term used for species of animals that are going to extinct in the future, while a vulnerable animal is the one which is in danger of being endangered. These animals are present in very limited numbers now. The reasons for extinction are anthropogenic activities and climate changes. Climate change is […]