It marks the complete disappearance of a species globally, while endangered species face the imminent risk of extinction
Asiatic Cheetah
Fading Spots in the Indian Subcontinent
Once majestic inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula and Indian subcontinent, they are on brink of global extinction, their last refuge confined to Iran
Pink Headed Duck
Last sighted in 1949, it is very likely to be extinct in India with occasional sightings in Myanmar
Indian Aurochs
Extinct since the 13th century, Indian aurochs, with their dark hue, curving horns, and pronounced hump, once grazed the Indian subcontinent
Himalayan Quail
Listed as Critically Endangered, it has not been sighted for over a century, disappearing from the lofty heights of the Himalayan mountains, possibly due to human-induced habitat alterations
Asian Straight-Tusked Elephant
Extinct for around 30,000 years, this elephants were 13 feet with distinctive straight tusks, once roamed Asia and Europe
Reasons for extinction
Highly specialized species, loss of Habitat, High genetic vulnerability, Pollution, Climate change, etc