The Hindu·3 min read·medium
SC-NBWL recommends adding pygmy hog to list of critically endangered species
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The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife has recommended classifying the pygmy hog as a critically endangered species. This move aims to facilitate financial assistance and scientific recovery programs to protect the species and restore its grassland habitats.
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended the inclusion of the pygmy hog — the smallest and rarest species of wild pig — in the list of critically endangered species under a centrally sponsored scheme.
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