Question

Which one is a critically endangered animal species among the following?

• A. Antelope cervicapra
• B. Sus salvanius
• C. Ailurus fulgens
• D. Calotes versicolor

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Sus salvanius

Critically endangered species is one which is having a very high risk of extinction in the wild. It includes various fish, bird, reptiles and mammals. Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra) is vulnerable species, meaning it is likely to become endangered species unless circumstances improve. Pygmy hog (Sus salvanius) is critically endangered animal since 1996 and before that it was placed in list of endangered species. Red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is endangered species. Oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor) can easily adapt to humans and are thus not endangered.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.