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What category in the Red Data Book denotes endangered species, meaning they are at high risk of extinction?

AAmber/Orange

BGreen

CRed

DWhite

Answer:

C. Red

Read Explanation:

The color of the pages of the Red Data Book

Category

Black

Represents species that are confirmed to be extinct.

Red

Denotes endangered species, meaning they are at high risk of extinction

Amber/Orange

Indicates species considered vulnerable, meaning they face a high risk of extinction in the wild

Green

Represents species that were formerly endangered, but their numbers have started to recover, indicating they are no longer at high risk of extinction.

White

Assigned for species that are rare

Grey

Indicates species that are classified as vulnerable, endangered, or rare, but there is insufficient information to precisely categorize them.


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