EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Endangered species are those plants and animals that have become so rare they are in danger of becoming extinct. Threatened species are plants and animals that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Threatened” means a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future. States have their own ESA-type laws, so species can have different Threatened/Endangered statuses at the federal and state levels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Species that could become endangered in the near future are called threatened species.

Detailed explanation-4: -ENDANGERED: A species facing imminent extirpation or extinction. THREATENED: A species that is likely to become endangered if limiting factors are not reversed. SPECIAL CONCERN: A species of special concern because of characteristics that make it is particularly sensitive to human activities or natural events.

Detailed explanation-5: -(4) Endangered species: These are species that are in danger of extinction. The survival of this species is difficult if negative factors which have led to a decline in their population continue to operate. E.g. Indian gharial.