Endangered Fauna of India

All three species are listed as endangered: (1) Gharial (Indian gharial) is a critically endangered species of crocodilian found in Indian rivers, facing threats from habitat loss and water pollution. (2) Leatherback turtle is an endangered marine species that occurs in Indian waters; it migrates through Indian Ocean regions and faces threats from fishing nets and climate change. (3) Swamp deer (barasingha) is an endangered cervid species found in Indian wetlands, threatened by habitat loss and poaching. All three are officially listed in the IUCN Red List as endangered species and are protected under Indian wildlife laws. They represent different ecosystems—freshwater (gharial), marine (leatherback), and wetland (swamp deer)—all critically threatened.

Answer: (c).