8th Class Science Conservation of Plants and Animals Endangered Species

       Endangered Species

We can define the endangered species as those/ which are on the verge of extinction. They are either few in numbers or threatened by the environmental consequence or by the predators. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the percentage of endangered species is 40% of the all organism, based on the sample taken. The most endangered species is Dhole, which is on the verge of extinction. There is legal provision for protection of endangered species in many countries of the world. For example, the Pandas, Philippines Eagle, Javan Tiger, Passenger Pigeon, Caribbean Monk Seal, etc are some of the species, which are on the verge of extinction.

       There are many species, which are on the verge of extinctions. But, among them there are few species, which are considered as the most endangered one. Which one of the following is the most endangered species?

(a) Dhole

(b) Pandas

(c) Javan tiger

(d) Philippines Eagle

(e) None of these

Answer: (a)

Explanation

The species, whose population is very less, also there is a little chance of increasing their number in future, are known as endangered species. The most endangered species is Dhole, as the current world population of Dhole is estimated to be 2500.

      In which one of the following states the Dalma Wildlife sanctuary is situated?

(a) UP

(b) Bihar

(c) Jharkhand

(d) Kerela

(e) None of these

Answer: (c)

Explanation

The Dalma wild life sanctuary is in the state of Jharkhand.

• The number of wildlife watchers, who take on trips for the purposes of observing, feeding, or photographing wildlife, numbered almost 20 million.
• The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife festival has an impact between $557,500 to $562,500 on Brevard County per year.
• According to the National Survey of Fishing Hunting & Wildlife Association - Recreation, 66.1 million people aged 16 year and older engaged in wildlife observation and spend about $38.5 billion per year.

• The resources provided to us by the nature are called natural resources.
• The resources, which will get exhausted in near future are called exhaustible resources.
• Biosphere reserves are those prohibited areas, which are meant for conservation of wild life and endangered species.
• The different types of living organisms living in a specific area are called biodiversity.
• The plant and animals of a particular area is known as its flora and fauna.
• The species, which is found only in a specific area is called endemic species.
• The species, which are on the verge of extinction is called endangered species.
• The movement of species from the region of its own habitats to some other habitats in a particular season of the years is called migration.
• We should conserve the wild life and other endangered species.
• We should increase the area under the forest.