A series of Presentation ByMr Allah Dad Khan Special Consultant NRM , Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK Province , Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan allahdad52@gmail.com

2. Wild Life
Endangered Species
in Pakistan Are At
Risk of Extinction
By
Mr Allah Dad Khan

4.  This big black monster seems to be
an interesting hunting trophy for
many people. That and expansion of
human settlement into wildlife
territory has affected their growth
putting a threat on their species. It’s
a shame people are destroying such
things for personal pleasure

5.  This tiny rodent is apparently an
ingredient in medicine, putting it in
high demand, especially for the
Chinese. An interesting fact, this
creature has a crescent shape on its
chest. They might look ugly and
small, but they are an important part
to the habitat and its cycle.

6.  For a sea creature to be fin-less and
unique should be all for special
treatment and preservation.
Unfortunately, this and many other
marine creatures are suffering due to
human stupidity and pollution.

7.  This fish is a part of the eagle ray
family of fish who live in naturally
low sea areas and shallow waters.
Unfortunately, water pollution –
people throwing away shopping bags
and waste, factories spilling their
waste chemical matter and sewage –
is harming this beautiful sea
creature.

8.  This is an important fish for food.
Unfortunately, rapidly increasing,
uncontrolled pollution and
recreational fishing has caused
massive drop in the number of this
fish. This endangered animal is killed
brutally for human pleasure.

9.  Yep, the national animal! It is on
the brink of extinction, too. This
wild goat is classified as “near
threatened” by the International
Union for the Conservation of
Nature. There is some good news,
though. It was discovered in early
2015 that their population has
increased by 20%.
Markhor

10.  These are creatures that live in
the higher altitudes, mainly
Kashmir. The habitat change is
pushing their number to
dangerously low. Human
development is causing this
change, such as the construction
of roads and bridges. Their food
supply is also reduced, having to
share it with domesticated cattle
and horses.
 Mountain Weasel

11.  This endangered animal is one of the most
rapidly dying creatures in
Pakistan. Considering it’s a water animal, and
the amount of pollution in our water, it is not
so surprising why.
European Otter

12.  Due to habitat changes these little
rats are facing threats of extinction,
this also one of the endangered
animals the WWF has especially
highlighted for protection.

13.  This is a dolphin at high risk thanks to
the development of the dams and
other water storage and collection
resources. This is one of the most
recognized sea creatures we have, it
would be helpful if we learn to take
care of it, before it dies out forever.
 Indus River Dolphin

14.  This sheep, found in the northern
areas, is a target for many hunters.
Their spiraling horns and imposing
stature are a thing of beauty, don’t
let them die forever.

15.  A unique creature in the
mountainous areas of Pakistan that
is also sadly under threat. According
to the International Union for the
Conservation of Nature, as of 2003,
the size of the global population of
this beauty was estimated at 4,080–
6,590 adults, of which fewer than
2,500 individuals may reproduce in
the wild. Due to hunting and rapid
human expansion, there is a very
limited amount of these beasts left.
Snow Leopard

16.  Siberian Cranes nest in scattered
breeding territories, preferring wide
expanses of fresh water with good
visibility. Sadly, water pollution due
to human negligence and selfishness
is the prime cause for their decrease
in population. At one time, they were
a common sight in Pakistan. Maybe
one day if humans keep on with their
selfish encroachment, you will say
the same about horses or cows.
Siberian Cranes

17.  It’s shocking to know that one of
the most fascinating creatures
isn’t developing because of our
man-made horrid climate. It is
illegal, around the world to collect,
kill or harm them but law never
stopped Pakistanis, did it? These
animals are captured for their
shells and skins to be sold at high
prices in the black market.
Green Sea
Turtle

18.  These creatures may seem sinister
because they are flesh eaters, but they
play an important role in Pakistan’s
ecological landscape. They feed off of
dead animal carcases and are an
important part of the Parsi community’s
ritual disposition of their dead. The
deadly drug Diclofenac Sodium, which
is used in the feed for cattle is a
chemical compound that kills these
vultures at a rapid rate. Pakistani skies
were populated by throngs of vultures
until 2001 and now areas like Changa
Manga forest, which boasted a
population of over 1500 vultures, has
none today.
Long Billed
Vultures