Question

Differentiate between extinct, endangered, vulnerable and rare species with examples.

Answer 1

The following terms are used to describe some species of plants and animals:

• Extinct: A species is considered extinct if it has not been seen in the wild for at least fifty years.
• Endangered: Species which are at a high risk of becoming extinct in the near future, if nothing is done to improve their situation.
• Vulnerable: Species which are likely to become endangered within the next 25 years, if nothing is done to improve their situation.
• Rare: Species which have small populations or only live in a small number of places, and could become vulnerable or endangered quite quickly.