Question

Differentiate between endangered species and extinct species.

Answer 1

Endangered species

1. Endangered species are those that are on the edge of extinction and must be protected and conserved at all costs.

Extinct species

1. Extinct species are species that no longer exist on the planet.

Endangered species	Extinct species
1. When a species is endangered, it is on the verge of extinction.	1. When there are no living representatives of a species, it is said to be extinct.
2. A species has a finite number of live individuals.	2. The species does not have any live individuals.
3. The majority of endangered species are being monitored by numerous groups and governments in order to rescue them.	3. It is impossible to keep track of extinct species.
4. It is possible to save endangered species.	4. It is impossible to save extinct creatures.
5. Example: Tiger	5. Example: Dinosaurs.