Sharannya Bajoria ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI : India, renowned for its diverse wildlife, shelters several endangered species whose numbers have alarmingly plummeted, posing a serious threat to their survival. The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), once thriving across India’s landscapes, has suffered a catastrophic decline. The Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), primarily inhabiting northeastern India, faces an uphill battle against poaching, which has driven their population down to an estimated 4000 individuals. The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), once thriving across India’s landscapes, has suffered a catastrophic decline. The Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), primarily inhabiting northeastern India, faces an uphill battle against poaching, which has driven their population down to an estimated 4000 individuals.

Source: Indian Express December 21, 2023 20:03 UTC