2018
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Question
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Clouded Leopard has been added in the recovery programme by NBWL. This animal falls under which category of the IUCN’s red list?
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Critically endangered species
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Endangered species
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Near threatened species
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Vulnerable species
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Clouded Leopard is so named because of its spotted fur that resembles the various shapes of clouds. This animal is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Moreover, it is the State animal of Meghalaya.
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the 2021 assessment finding a continued decline in mainland clouded leopard abundance overall, with very sharp declines in parts of its range, the species was not moved to the ‘Endangered’ list by IUCN. Its overall threatened status therefore remains ‘Vulnerable’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Snow leopard, listed as vulnerable in IUCN list, is found in the Himalayan ranges.
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