Pakistan's bears on verge of extinction

Pakistan's bears on verge of extinction

A combination of threats, from shrinking habitats and increased human-animal conflict to poaching and environmental degradation, has accelerated the decline of Pakistan's bear population over the past decade, according to local wildlife experts. Although no comprehensive scientific surveys have been conducted to determine the exact numbers of bears in the country, experts estimate a 20%-30% decline in their population over the past 10 years. Muh…