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Question
Give any 'two' examples of endangered species
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Solution
Endangered species:
1. Plant species
a. Psilotum nudum
b. Osmunda regalis
2. Animal species
a. Asiatic wild ass
b. White-eyed duck
c. Red Panda
d. Crocodile
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