Endangered and Vulnerable Species Concepts

The video tutorial discusses the preservation of wildlife, focusing on the terminologies related to extinction and endangered species. It explains the scale of extinction, from least concern to extinct species, and provides examples for each category. The video also highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect vulnerable species and maintain biodiversity.

What is the primary focus of the video on wildlife preservation?

• Preservation of marine life

• Preservation of wildlife, focusing on animals

• Preservation of human habitats

• Preservation of endangered plants

Which category is at the base of the extinction scale?

• Extinct

• Least concern

• Endangered

• Critically endangered

What does 'extinct in the wild' mean?

• Species are completely gone from the planet

• Species exist only in captivity

• Species are found in limited regions

• Species are at risk of extinction

Which of the following is an example of a species that is extinct?

• Hawaiian crow

• Jaguar

• Dodo

• Indian vulture

What is the main threat to endangered species?

• Climate change

• Human activities and habitat loss

• Predation by other species

• Natural disasters

Which species is classified as critically endangered?

• Arctic fox

• Indian vulture

• Brown bear

• Blue whale

What is the difference between endangered and vulnerable species?

• Endangered species are more at risk than vulnerable species

• Vulnerable species are extinct in the wild

• Vulnerable species are more at risk than endangered species

• Both are equally at risk

Which of the following is an example of a near-threatened species?

• Hawaiian crow

• Dodo

• Jaguar

• Indian elephant

What is the significance of biosphere reserves and national parks?

• They are natural disaster shelters

• They are used for scientific research

• They help increase biodiversity

• They are tourist attractions

Which species is considered least concern?

• One-horned rhinoceros

• Brown bear

• Indian vulture

• Ganges dolphin