Question

Species whose numbers have been reduced to a critical level and are in immediate danger of extinction is called _________

Answer 1

Extinction:

1. Extinction is defined as the process of elimination of a species.
2. Once they are extinct, these terminated species simply seize to exist.

Endangered species:

1. Species that are likely to perish because of the severe reduction in their population are called endangered species.
2. Endangered species are considered to be in imminent danger of extinction.
3. Therefore endangered species must be protected to save them from extinction.
4. Examples of endangered species include tigers, blue whales, musk deer, etc.

Final answer: Species whose numbers have been reduced to a critical level and are in immediate danger of extinction are called endangered.