10) TRAFFIC study on Leopards Flashcards
1
Q
What did the study reveal ?
A
Out of the 750 deaths of leopards in the last 5yrs, close to 600 were linked to Illegal wildlife trade and activities of poaching
2
Q
Which states was these highest ?
A
Uttarakhand and Maharashtra
3
Q
What is the current Leopard population in India ?
A
Close to 14k. Last form census was conducted in 2014
4
Q
Details of WWF ?
A
1) Leading NGO working globally on trade of wild animals and plants in context of biodiversity
2) Found in 1976 by WWF + IUCN
3) Located at Cambridge, UK
5
Q
Is leopard found only in India ?
A
NOOO. India, Nepal, Bhutan and parts of Pak
6
Q
IUCN ?
A
Vulnerable
