Multiple choice

What is the criterion for categorising a species as vulnerable by IUCN?

  1. Likely to become endangered in the near future

  2. Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

  3. High risk of extinction in the wild

  4. High risk of endangerment in the wild
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A species which has high risk of endangerment in the wild is categorised as 'vulnerable' by IUCN.

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