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Q. Consider the following species:
  1. Pygmy Hog
  2. Kondana Rat
  3. Fishing Cat
  4. Indian Tent Turtle
Which of the above species is/are currently listed as 'Critically Endangered' on the IUCN Red List?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: The Pygmy Hog (Porcula salvania) and Kondana Rat (Millardia kondana) are classified as 'Critically Endangered' on the IUCN Red List owing to extremely restricted populations and habitat loss. The Fishing Cat is 'Endangered', not 'Critically Endangered'. The Indian Tent Turtle is listed as 'Least Concern' by IUCN.
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