Question

Explain the difference between endangered species,vulnerable species and rare species?

Answer 1

QUESTION:

❶ Explain the difference between endangered species,vulnerable species and rare species?

ANSWER:

⠀✧ Endangered species ✧

The species which are in danger of extinction. The survival of such species is difficult if the negative factors that have led to a decline in their population continue to operate.

Examples = Indian rhino, lion, tailed macaque, etc.

⠀⠀✧ Vulnerable species ✧

These are the species whose population has declined to levels from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the negative factors continue to operate such species.

Examples = Blue sheep, Asiatic elephant, Gangetic dolphin, etc.

⠀⠀⠀✧ Rare species ✧

Species with small population may move into the endangered or vulnerable category if the negative factors affecting them continue to operate.

Examples = Hornbill, Himalayan brown bear, Wild Asiatic buffalo.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Endangered” means a species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. “Threatened” means a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future. ... Generally speaking, they are animals and plants that are in decline and may be in danger of extinction.