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प्रश्न
What is an endangered species? Give an example of an endangered plant and animal species each?
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उत्तर
An endangered species is a population of organisms, which is facing a high risk of becoming extinct because
- Its number is very low.
- It is threatened by changing environment.
- It is facing predator threat.
Endangered plant species-Venus fly trap
Endangered animal species-Siberian tiger.
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