9/22/2021 Endangered Species: Definition and Meaning, IUCN Red List, Factors Affecting Endangered Species- FlexiPrep
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Definition and Meaning Endangered species can be defined as all those species which are under risk or threat of being extinct.
In simple words, species which are about to extinct are called endangered species.
These species are likely to become extinct soon either worldwide or in a political jurisdiction.
Some of the examples are Greater Horseshoe Bat, Loggerhead turtle, Siberian tiger, White-tailed eagle, and Bluefin tuna etc.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List IUCN is headquartered at Gland in Switzerland.
This organization lists the global conservation status of many species. This includes “Data Deficient” (DD) species. Species for which more data and assessment is required before their situation may be determined.
Species comprehensively assessed by the IUCN՚s species assessment process.
Also, many other organizations like WWF (World Wildlife Fund) assess the status of species within areas.
Endangered ″ (EN) species lie between ″ Vulnerable ″ (VU) and ″ Critically Endangered ″ (CR) species.
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Factors Affecting Endangered Species
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Near-Threatened Species Those species which have been categorized as “Near Threatened” (NT) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
These species may be considered threatened with extinction soon.
They do not qualify for the threatened status currently.
Some of the examples are European otter, maned wolf, the grey bat, etc.
Least Concerned Species These species have been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as evaluated not being a focus of species conservation.
These species do not qualify as threatened, near threatened, or (before 2001) conservation dependent.
This is not concerned a red listed category by the IUCN.
Some of the examples are Amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, etc.
Vulnerable Species These species are likely to become endangered as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) .
This can be prevented by improving the survival and reproduction of these species.
This is caused by habitat loss or destruction of the species home.
Some of the examples of vulnerable species are military macaw (Ara militaries, a large parrot) , Nilgiri Marten, Barasingha, Wild goat, etc.
Critically Endangered Species These species are facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Some of the examples are Addax Nasomaculatus, Be tragus hunter, Cephalous adersi, etc.
Invasive Species These are the non-indigenous species whose presence to an area can disrupt the ecosystem to such an extent that native species become endangered.
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It is very much possible that the native species may not have resistance to the diseases being carried out by the new species.
Some of the examples are Alternanthera philoxeroides, Cassia uniflora, Chromolaena odorata, etc.
Ways to Protect Endangered Species By learning about the endangered species in the area.
Visiting a national wildlife refuge, park, or other open space from time to time.
Recycling and buying sustainable products.
Making homes wildlife friendly.
Protecting wildlife habitats.
Severe punishment for those harassing wildlife.
FAQs Q 1. List out the factors affecting endangered species.
Answer:
The factors affecting the endangered species are:
i) Hunting
ii) Loss of habitat
iii) Climate changes
iv) Diseases
v) Deforestation
Q 2. What are the examples of vulnerable species?
Answer:
Some of the examples of vulnerable species are:
i) Military macaw (Ara militaries, a large parrot) ,
ii) Nilgiri Marten
iii) Barasingha
iv) Wild goat
Q 3. What are the seven endangered animal species in India?
Answer:
The seven endangered animal species in India as per National Endangered Species Day 2020 are:
i) Asiatic Lion
ii) Bengal tiger
iii) Snow Leopard
iv) Nilgiri Tahr
v) Kashmiri Red Stag
vi) Blackbuck
vii) One- horned rhinoceros
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