Animal Kingdom Question 33
Question: Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species?
Options:
A) Mammals
B) Fishes
C) Reptiles are a class of cold-blooded vertebrates that include snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and alligators. They are characterized by their scaly skin, laying eggs on land, and being ectothermic. Reptiles are found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, forests, and aquatic environments.
D) Birds
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
An endangered species is a species that is at high risk of becoming extinct. Animals have the highest number of endangered species.
Mammals have 177 endangered species, which represents 3.8% of all mammal species.
Similarly, birds have 188 endangered species which represents 1.9% of all bird species.
Reptiles, amphibians and fishes have 47, 32 and 158 endangered species representing 0.7%, 0.7% and 0.6% respectively of all the species in each group.
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