8 endangered Indian tribes facing the threat of extinction

Great Andamanese Tribe - Once a large tribe, now reduced to a few individuals due to colonial impact and habitat loss.

Onges Tribe - Inhabiting Little Andaman, the Onges are declining due to loss of traditional lifestyle and diseases.

Sentinelese Tribe - Living in isolation on North Sentinel Island, they face extinction if exposed to modern diseases.

Jarawa Tribe - Found in the Andaman Islands, the Jarawa are endangered due to encroachment and tourism pressure.

Shompen Tribe - One of the least known tribes of Nicobar Islands, facing threats from developmental activities.

Birhor Tribe - A forest-dwelling tribe in Jharkhand and Odisha, struggling due to deforestation and poverty.

Cholanaikkan Tribe - A primitive group in Kerala's Nilambur forests, endangered due to limited population and isolation.

Saharia Tribe - Living in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, they are endangered due to malnutrition and displacement.