OT Staff
Once found across Southwest Asia, the Asiatic lion now survives only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat. Conservation efforts have helped increase their population from a mere 20 individuals in the early 20th century to around 674 in 2020.
The Indian rhinoceros was on the verge of extinction due to poaching and habitat loss. Conservation programs have helped their numbers recover to over 3,600 individuals today.
The Bengal tiger population plummeted due to habitat destruction and poaching. Conservation initiatives have helped increase their numbers to around 2,967 individuals in the wild.
The elusive snow leopard faced threats from poaching and habitat loss. Conservation efforts have stabilised their population, with an estimated 600 individuals in the wild.
The Indian elephant population declined due to habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation programs have helped maintain a population of around 27,000 individuals.
The Ganges river dolphin faced threats from pollution and habitat degradation. Conservation efforts have helped stabilise their population, with around 3,000 individuals remaining.
The Nilgiri tahr, a mountain goat endemic to the Nilgiri Hills, faced habitat loss and hunting. Conservation efforts have helped increase their population to around 3,300 individuals.
The great Indian bustard faced threats from habitat loss and hunting. Conservation programs have helped stabilise their population, with around 150 individuals remaining.
The red panda faced threats from habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts have helped stabilise their population, with around 10,000 individuals remaining.
The Indian pangolin faced threats from poaching and habitat loss. Conservation programs have helped stabilise their population, with around 5,000 individuals remaining.