Question

The animals which are in danger of extinction are known as:
A. Threatened
B. Vulnerable
C. Endangered
D. Rare

Answer 1

Hint: These organisms are second in the list of conservation. They are the primary organisms in biosphere reserves. These organisms are threatened by extinction for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation.

Complete answer:
1. An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the wild or totally in the near future. This can be either worldwide or in a particular area under a specific political jurisdiction
Endangered species may be at risk due to the following factors:
A. Habitat loss: The amazon rainforest is being cleared at a high rate for say plantations. This has led to the loss of habitat of sloths, Harpy eagle, jaguars, etc.
B. Poaching: Several animals like the one-horned rhinos, elephants, pangolins, tigers, etc. are killed in large numbers for their claws, tails, tusks, oil, sperm, etc.
C. Invasive species: These are species that were introduced to an area newly. They proliferate at the cost of the native and endemic species due to lack of competition, predators, and an abundance of food.

Additional Information: A rare species is a group of organisms that are very scarce or infrequently encountered in the wild. Asian buffalo is an example of rare species
A vulnerable species is a species that has been categorized into this group by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They are likely to become an endangered species unless the threatening circumstances for its survival and reproduction improve
Threatened Species are those species that are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future. These species are sometimes characterized by the population dynamics that measure the critical dispensation. It is a mathematical measure of biomass that is related to the growth rate of the population.

So, the correct answer is “Option C Endangered”.

Note: Some of the most important endangered species include the giant panda, tiger, whooping crane, blue whale, Asian elephant, sea leopard, snow leopard, giant otters, silverback gorillas, etc.