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(d)Endangered (EN) : These are those that are which are exclusively found in a
facing a high risk of extinction in the world. particular area and are not naturally

(e) Vulnerable (VU) : These are those that are found anywhere else.
facing a high risk of endangerment in the
world.

(f) Near Threatened (NT) : These are those

that are likely to become endangered in the
near future.

(g) Least concern (LC) : This category includes
those that are at lowest risk. They are
abundant and widespread.

(h)Data Deficient (DD) : This category includes
those whose data is not enough to make an

assessment of the risk of extinction.
Extinct critically endangered
Not Evaluated (NE) : These are those
which have not been evaluated yet. MIGRATION

Threatened term usually includes three Definition : The periodic or seasonal
categories-critically endangered, movement of animals from one palce to
endangered and vulnerable. another in response to change in climate or for
food or to ensure reproduction is called
Endemic species : Endemic species are
migration.
those species of plants and animals

Activity 4

Investigate about the names of the given endemic species and write about them and their occurrence.
1. _____________________________________________________

Lion tailed macaque _____________________________________________________
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2. _____________________________________________________

Asiatic lion _____________________________________________________
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3. _____________________________________________________
Nilgiri Ibex _____________________________________________________

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The species found only in restricted areas are called endemic species. The phenomenon of occurrence of endemic
species is called endemism.

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