Question

Which one is an endangered animal?
A. Lion-tailed macaque
B. Hanuman monkey
C. Langur
D. Antelope

Answer 1

Hint: A species' extinction rate shows the possibility that it would become extinct. It is calculated that over half the world's animals are at risk of extinction. The species that are near to the extinction are termed as endangered species. These species are needed to be conserved.

Complete Answer:
A species that is at risk of extinction is a species of animals, plants or even other creatures which is at risk of extinction. The reason behind this extinction may be there are few species left, the number of their predators has increased, or the environment in which they live is shifting, or the habitats in which they live have been lost.

Now let us find solution from given options:
- Lion-tailed macaque: It is also termed as wandroo. It is an old tailed monkey that shows presence in the Western Ghats of south India. This is an endangered animal.
- Hanuman monkey: It is also termed as Gray langur. It is known as an old world monkey. It is native to India. It is an extinct animal.
- Langur: It is also called Gray langur or hanuman monkey.
- Antelope: It referred to many even toed species of ruminant. They are well diverse and they can be seen in many areas.

Our required option is A that is Lion tailed macaque.

Note: The IUCN Red List of Endangered Species is the best-known classification method till date for worldwide conservation status. When determining the status of a species, several characteristics are taken into account; for example, figures such as the amount left the average rise or decline in population size, breeding rates of success, or identified threats.