Which of the following animals is uplisted from endangered to critically endangered category in $2016, I U C N$ red list?

Eastern gorilla

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Giraffe

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Duck-billed platypus

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Giant Panda

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Solution

The correct option is A Eastern gorilla
The eastern gorilla is a critically endangered species and the largest living primate. Illegal hunting of these gorillas are the reason why they may go extinct.

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