If the population of an animal species has declined to such a level from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the negative factors continue to operate, then the species is termed as:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. vulnerable species.
If the population of an animal species has declined to such a level from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the negative factors continue to operate, then the species is termed as Vulnerable.This classification is part of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the global conservation status of species. A vulnerable species faces a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future, indicating a serious concern for its survival.