In order to get more attention and protection to Kashmir's Red stag, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has decided to put Red Stag on the critically endangered species list. The organisation is also aiming to enhance the conservation efforts to increase its declining population.
The Red Stag has been put in the top 15 species of high conservation priority by the Central Government. The cited reasons for the decline in its population are said to be habitat destruction, over-grazing by domestic livestock, and poaching.
Solenodon
Solenodon is a cute-looking mammal generally found in regions of Cuba. It is an animal which is highly irritable and injects venom through its teeth when annoyed. Solenodons were considered extinct before scientists found some alive in the year 2003.
Kakapo
Kakapos are the heaviest parrots in the world, weighing as much as 8 pounds. These parrots are very unusual and nocturnal. Kakapos do not fly and the remaining 62 can be found in New Zealand. These parrots are also known as owl parrots and have an average lifespan of about 95 years.
Olm
Olm is an amphibian which is blind and can live till the age of 100 years. Olms can live without food for ten consecutive years and are found in Italy. They live in water for their entire lives and are also known as 'human fish'.
Bactrian Camel
The Bactrian Camel is a rare camel with two humps found in countries like Mongolia, China, India, Pakistan, and Russia. These camels are in danger of extinction with only 800 left for the world to see.
Aye Aye
Aye ayes are mammals and live in nests. They appear unusual with large eyes and ears. This animal has long fingers and it uses it to scratch the bark of the trees to find insects. Aye ayes are the world's largest nocturnals and are considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Mediterranean Monk Seal
Only around 510 Mediterranean monk seals are left on Earth. Monk seals are the world's rarest pinniped species and grow from approximately 80 cm long at birth up to an average of 2.4 meters.
Philippine Eagle
The Philippine Eagle is the national bird of Philippines and is also known as the monkey-eating eagle. These birds are at the verge of extinction with only 500 left in the world. The primary reason for them becoming endangered is deforestation.
