Explain the causes of endangeredness of Polar Bear and Gangetic Dolphin.
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
05 (d) Biodiversity and Its Conservation
2
2024
The Polar Bear is endangered mainly due to global warming causing melting of polar ice, which is its natural habitat, reducing its hunting grounds.
The Gangetic Dolphin is endangered due to water pollution, habitat destruction by dam construction, and excessive fishing activity in the Ganges river.
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