🌿 Species in news (1-15th October 2025) 🌍 | NEXT IAS

📢 Species in News From the icy Arctic to the mighty Himalayas — here are the most important updates in Environment & Ecology for UPSC 2026, focused on biodiversity, conservation, and IUCN assessments. 🌿 Hooded Seal, Bearded Seal & Harp Seal (Arctic) – According to the IUCN Red List 2025, the conservation status of these marine species has declined. The Hooded Seal has moved from Vulnerable to Endangered, while the Bearded and Harp Seals are listed as Near Threatened. The key threats include climate change, melting sea ice, and overfishing in Arctic waters. 🐪 Camelus ferus (Wild Camel) – Classified as Endangered, this rare wild camel species is found in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and China. Habitat loss due to mining, poaching, and water scarcity caused by climate change continues to threaten its survival. It represents the resilience of desert ecosystems. 🐆 Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) – With an estimated population of 500–700 in India, this species remains Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List. Major threats include poaching and habitat fragmentation. Conservation efforts include Project Snow Leopard, GSLEP, and the International Big Cat Alliance. 🐺 Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) – Listed as Endangered, this subspecies of wolf inhabits the semi-arid regions of peninsular India. Its numbers—around 3,000 across India and Pakistan—are declining due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and shrinking grasslands. 📝 These updates are crucial for UPSC Prelims and Mains — particularly for topics like Endangered Species, IUCN Categories, Conservation Programs, and Wildlife Geography. 📌 Like, share, and subscribe for more UPSC-focused biodiversity updates! #nextiashindi #upsc2026 #currentaffairs #speciesinnews #biodiversity #iucnredlist #conservation #environment #snowleopard #wildcamels #indianwolf #arcticseals #wildlifeprotection #endangeredspecies #ecology #youtubevideo #foryou