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Conservation of Plants and Animals — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceConservation of Plants and Animals3 Marks
Question
What is meant by endangered species? Name any two endangered animals?
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Answer

The plant or animal species existing in such small numbers it is in danger of becoming extinct, especially such a species placed in jeopardy because of human activity. One of the principal factors in the endangerment or extinction of a species is the destruction or pollution of its habitat.
The two endangered species in India are Great Indian Bustard and snow leopard.

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