Consider the following statements regarding Javan Leopard 1 They are kept under critically endangere...........

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Consider the following statements regarding 'Javan Leopard'

1) They are kept under critically endangered species.

2) They are confined to Indonesian Island.

3) They are mainly threatened by loss of habitat.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

All the statements are correct. The Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) is a leopard subspecies confined to the Indonesian island of Java and has been listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
The Javan leopard is threatened by loss of habitat, prey base depletion, and poaching due to human population growth and agricultural expansion.
It's a small leopard, the second smallest after the Arabian Leopard.