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What does “conservation status” mean?
Answer
Conservation status describes how close a species is to extinction and how urgently it needs protection.
💡 Hint
Risk of extinction.
Question
Which organisation publishes the global conservation status system used worldwide?
Answer
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) publishes the IUCN Red List categories.
💡 Hint
IUCN Red List.
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Name two factors the IUCN uses to assess extinction risk.
Answer
Population size, population trend (increasing/decreasing), geographic range, and known threats are key factors.
💡 Hint
Size + trend + range + threats.
Question
Put these IUCN categories in order from lower to higher extinction risk: NT, VU, EN, CR.
Answer
Near Threatened (NT) → Vulnerable (VU) → Endangered (EN) → Critically Endangered (CR).
💡 Hint
NT < VU < EN < CR.
Question
Why is conservation status useful for conservation decisions?
Answer
It helps prioritise action and funding by showing which species are most at risk and need urgent protection.
💡 Hint
Priorities + funding.
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