Question

What is an endangered animal?
A. An animal on the verge of extinction
B. An animal which is extinct
C. An animal that is dangerous to humans
D. An animal that is dangerous to the other animals

Answer 1

Hint: Conservation of species is done to protect them from extinction. Red list is prepared which shows the list of endangered and threatened species. National parks, biosphere reserve and wildlife sanctuary are the protected areas for specific species.

Complete answer: The species which are about to extinct are known as endangered species. Various factors such as habitat loss, poaching and invasive species can be the reason for their extinction. The red list was formed by IUCN (international union for conservation of nature). Various laws are formed to conserve the endangered species. It includes forbid hunting; restricts land development, to create protected areas. Some of the endangered species which have high risk of extinction can be preserved by captive breeding and habitat restoration. Red is prepared by observing huge decreases in particular species.
The Endangered Species Act was formed in 1973. It lists endangered and threatened species. The salt creek tiger beetle is an example of an endangered subspecies.
Some of the critically endangered species are Amur leopard, Black Rhino, Bornean orangutan and Cross river gorilla, Hawksbill turtle, etc.
From the above information we have found that endangered animals are the animals that are on the verge of extinction.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: Captive breeding and private farming can be used to preserve endangered species. Conservation of flora and fauna is an important matter of concern. Wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, biosphere reserves, bird sanctuaries are the conserved and protected areas. Various types of species are conserved in these areas. No harmful activities are allowed in this region.