Endangered Species of Bangladesh

30 MAR 2024

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Bengal Tiger:

Despite conservation efforts, the Bengal tiger population in Bangladesh faces threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.

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Asian Elephant:

Asian elephants in Bangladesh are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and fragmentation, as well as conflicts with humans.

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Indian Rhinoceros:

The population of Indian rhinoceros in Bangladesh is critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and poaching.

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Ganges River Dolphin:

This freshwater dolphin species is endangered due to habitat degradation, pollution, and accidental entanglement in fishing gear.

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Estuarine Crocodile:

While efforts have been made to conserve estuarine crocodiles in the Sundarbans mangrove forest, they are still threatened by habitat loss and illegal hunting.

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Clouded Leopard:

The clouded leopard population in Bangladesh is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade.

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Himalayan Griffon Vulture:

This vulture species is critically endangered in Bangladesh due to habitat loss, poisoning from consuming carcasses treated with veterinary drugs, and collision with power lines.

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Greater Adjutant Stork:

The greater adjutant stork is critically endangered in Bangladesh due to habitat loss, pollution, and hunting.

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Hoolock Gibbon:

Both the Western (Hoolock hoolock) and Eastern (Hoolock leuconedys) hoolock gibbons are endangered in Bangladesh due to habitat loss and hunting.

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Bengal Florican:

This critically endangered bird species is threatened by habitat loss and degradation of grassland habitats.

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Asian Black Bear:

Asian black bears in Bangladesh are threatened by habitat loss, poaching for body parts used in traditional medicine, and conflicts with humans.

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Marbled Cat:

The marbled cat is endangered in Bangladesh due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

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Conservation efforts are underway to protect these endangered species and their habitats in Bangladesh, including the establishment of protected areas, community-based conservation initiatives, and anti-poaching measures.