Question

Those species whose numbers have been reduced considerably and are at the verge of extinction are called

• A. Threatened
• B. Endangered
• C. Vulnerable
• D. Rare

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Endangered

Under the IUCN Red List, the species marked as endangered are the next in line to extinction. These species are of high priority for wildlife conservators. Marking a species as endangered highlights the threat it has of facing complete extinction.