What is meant by rare species?

A rare species is a group of organisms that are very uncommon, scarce, or infrequently encountered. This designation may be applied to either a plant or animal taxon, and is distinct from the term endangered or threatened. They are not endangered, but classified as “at risk”.

What causes the extinction of a species?

The main modern causes of extinction are the loss and degradation of habitat (mainly deforestation), over exploitation (hunting, overfishing), invasive species, climate change, and nitrogen pollution.

Why are species disappearing?

Species disappear because of changes to the earth that are caused either by nature or by the actions of people. Sometimes a natural event, like a volcano erupting, can kill an entire species. Other times, extinction will happen slowly as nature changes our world.

What is extinct species for kids?

An extinct animal no longer exists. It is completely gone and can no longer be found. It can be hard to tell exactly when a species, or specific type of animal, is extinct. Sometimes scientists think that an animal has disappeared, only to find another living one many years later.

What is difference between extinct and endangered animals?

The species which are at the verge of extinction and which are required to be protected and conserved are known as endangered species. The species which no more exist on the earth are known as extinct species. Example: tiger, wild buffalo etc.

What are the 7 categories of the IUCN Red List?

The IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction….

• Data Deficient (DD)
• Least Concern (LC)
• Near Threatened (NT)
• Vulnerable (VU)
• Endangered (EN)
• Critically Endangered (CR)
• Extinct In The Wild (EW)
• Extinct (EX)