Animals whose numbers are reducing to a level that they might face extinction are

Reducing species

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Extinction species

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Endangered species

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Dangerous species

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Solution

The correct option is C Endangered species
According to IUCN Red List a species that is on the verge of extinction is called endangered species. A species may get endangered due to of human activities such as hunting, forest encroachment or changes in climate.
This species can be protected from being extinct by banning hunting and carrying out breeding programs to increase their number. Thus the correct answer is option C.

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