Which statement is incorrect about endangered species?
A
Their number has decreased drastically.
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B
They might become extinct in the near future.
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C
They pose a danger to other animals.
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D
Their natural habitat needs to be protected.
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Solution
The correct option is A Their number has decreased drastically. An Endangered (EN) species is a species which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
An endangered species are those organisms whose numbers are diminishing to the level that they might face extinction in near future. The major reason for extinction is loss of habitat.