Questions: Question 3 (1 point)
Which category on the Red List is included in the "Threatened" categories?
Near Threatened
Extinct in the Wild
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Transcript text: Question 3 (1 point)
Which category on the Red List is included in the "Threatened" categories?
Near Threatened
Extinct in the Wild
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Solution
The answer is the third one: Vulnerable.
Explanation for each option:
Near Threatened: This category is not included in the "Threatened" categories. It indicates that a species is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
Extinct in the Wild: This category is not included in the "Threatened" categories. It indicates that a species only survives in cultivation, in captivity, or as a naturalized population outside its historic range.
Vulnerable: This category is included in the "Threatened" categories. It indicates that a species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Least Concern: This category is not included in the "Threatened" categories. It indicates that a species is widespread and abundant.
Summary:
The category "Vulnerable" is included in the "Threatened" categories on the Red List.