List of Endangered Animals in Pakistan

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For its natural beauty, Pakistan is known as one of the most beautiful places for tourism. It is the fact that either these are the Northern areas valleys or the coastal side of Baluchistan, Pakistan is full of natural gifts. The diverse culture of the country, people, historical places and landscapes of the country are the main reasons to attract millions of people every year. Despite the fact that country is painted as an unsafe country to visit, Pakistan still attracts the above one million visitors from the world. But there are dozens of animals that are also the means of attraction of the tourist and the locals. However, there are many species that are endangered and are likely to lose their existence in upcoming years.

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Here is the list of endangered animals in Pakistan.

1. Mountain Weasel

Mountain weasel is that is also known by the name of Pale weasel lives in the high altitude areas of the Pakistani. This animal is already listed as endangering species by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wildlife flora and fauna. Moreover, Pakistan occupied Kashmir Azad Jammu and Kashmir has also listed it as an endangered species in Pakistan.

2. Mountain Sheep/Markhor

Mountain sheep or Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. It is mostly found in the mountainous areas of Pakistan, Kashmir, Afghanistan, southern Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In 2015, Mountain sheep was declared as endangered species by the International Union for Conversion of Nature (IUCU). That means if conservation efforts are not maintained to look after this animal then is extinction will be in danger. At present, there are estimated 2,500 Mountain sheep in Pakistan.

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3. Asian Black Bear

Asian Black Bear founds in the Himalayas region. In Pakistan, there is Baluchistan black bear that is basically the subspecies of the Asian black bear. Due to population, their lives are in danger. At present, there are only 1,000 Asian black bears in Pakistan and is likely to decrease with the passage of time if conservation efforts are not made to look after this endanger species. It has already been included in the list of endangering species in Pakistan.

4. Baluchistan Forest Dormouse

Baluchistan forest dormouse is from the family of Gliridae. However it is from the species of rodent and endemic to Pakistan. This species is currently in Baluchistan only in the areas of Ziarat. According to IUCN, this species is not currently known from any protected areas. Research is needed to protect this species against threats and arrange the conservation needs.

5. Black Finless Porpoise

Black Finless Porpoise mostly founds in Pakistani. Its living areas are around the coasts of Pakistan. Habitat loss, water pollution and boat traffic are endangering this species. In Pakistan, it has been declared as an endangered species across the southern coast of the Arabian Sea.

6. Burrowing Vole

Burrowing Vole is an epidemic to Azad Jammu and Kashmir and some regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Depletion of habitat because of human activities and livestock grazing are the major threats for its survival. This species is listed in the list of endangered animals in Pakistan. WWF has also highlighted the importance of protecting this species and asks for making conservation efforts.

7. Kashmir Vole

Kashmir Vole appears to be limited in few part of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Kashmir Vole is basically native to Pakistan and India only. It is not from the protected areas and requires protection.

8. European Otter

European Otter that is also known as the Old World Otter or Common Otter is a native to Asia and Europe. It is also founds mostly in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir where it is declared as an endangered species.

9. Marbled Polecat

Marbled Polecat is a small mammal found in the north-western deserts of Pakistan. This species is facing threats because of habitat destruction. It is also listed as endangered species in Pakistan by the concerned authorities.

10. Fishing Cat

Fishing Cat is a medium size wild cat that is native to the South Asia. Current status of this species is that it is being encountered and believed to be declining. Degradation and wetland destruction are the primary threats for these species. Its hunting is prohibited in Pakistan there is a national legislation over most of its range.

Data from External Source as follows

Endangered Mammals in Pakistan by Pakistan Environmental Journalists

There are around 174 mammal species reported in Pakistan among which at-least three are endemic species (Roberts 1997). A total of 33 species of mammal in Pakistan are globally endangered. Up until now about 6 mammal that were previously part of Pakistan have been gone regionally extinct and 1 mammal is has an unknown status about its extant in Pakistan. Most of these animals are hunted for food, fur and trophy without realizing the consequences which is why we have create a list of endangered mammals in Pakistan as conservation of these animals is our responsibility.