India is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, with over 500 species of mammals, 1,300 species of birds, 700 species of reptiles and 2,000 species of fish.
However, many of these animals are facing the threat of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, climate change and human-wildlife conflict.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), India has 199 species of plants and animals that are critically endangered, meaning they have a very high risk of disappearing from the wild in the near future.
In this article, we will look at some of the most endangered animals in India and what is being done to protect them.