Question

Which statement is incorrect about endangered species?

• A. Their number has decreased drastically
• B. They might become extinct in the near future
• C. They pose a danger to other animals

Answer 1

The correct option is C

They pose a danger to other animals

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Any animal species whose possibility of survival within the state is threatened or likely to become endangered in the future is classified as endangered.
2. The primary causes of critically endangered species include habitat destruction, diseases, atmospheric degradation, and natural resource depletion.
3. These endangered animal species don't pose any danger/threat to other animals.
4. For example, the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), sea otter (Enhydra lutris), and whooping crane (Grus americana), tiger (Panthera tigris), etc.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The number of endangered animals reduces drastically due to the loss of habitats and various other factors.
2. This is consistent with natural causes that induce species stress or the extinction of animal populations.

Option B:

1. The endangered species is the one that might become extinct in the future.
2. In order to keep them from vanishing, their natural habitat must be preserved.

Final Answer: Incorrect statement about endangered species is they pose a danger to other animals.