SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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threatened
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invasive
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endangered
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extirpated
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Detailed explanation-1: -“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.
Detailed explanation-2: -A species considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Detailed explanation-3: -Animal or plant species that are likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular country are called Endangered species.
Detailed explanation-4: -(3) Endemic species: These are species that are found only in some particular areas, usually isolated by natural or even geographical barriers. E.g. Asiatic lion. (4) Endangered species: These are species that are in danger of extinction.