Question

The species that is threatened with extinction is called

• A. Endangered species
• B. Rare species
• C. Vulnerable species
• D. Extinct species

Answer 1

The correct option is A Endangered species

Any species which is at risk of extinction is called endangered species. This happens because of a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its habitat. Asiatic lion, Asian elephant, African penguin are few of the examples of some endangered species declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). So, the correct option is A.