A species is often defined as a group of organisms that can reproduce naturally with one another and create fertile offspring. Species are a group or class of animals or plants having certain common and permanent characteristics that clearly distinguish it from other groups. In the taxonomical hierarchy, it is considered as the most basic category.

Match the following Column A Column B i Tasmanian wolf a . Vulnerable i i Asian elephant b . Extinct i i i Great Indian bustard c . Endangered i v Indian Rhinoceros d . Critically endangered

i - b The species that no longer exist anywhere on the planet Earth are known as extinct species. Tasmanian wolf is categorised as an extinct species. i i - c Species that face a very high risk of extinction in the wild are known as endangered species. Asian elephant is categorised as an endangered species. i i i - d Species that face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild are known as critically endangered species. Great Indian bustard is on the verge of extinction, so it is categorised as a critically endangered species. Loss of Habitat is considered to be one of the most significant reasons animals and plants have become endangered. i v - a Species that face a high risk of extinction in the wild are known as endangered species. Vulnerability is mainly caused by habitat loss or destruction of the species home. Indian rhinoceros is a vulnerable species. Column A Column B i Tasmanian wolf b Extinct i i Asian elephant d Critically Endangered i i i Great Indian bustard c Endangered i v Indian Rhinoceros a Vulnerable

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Match the following

Column $A$	Column $B$
$i$ Tasmanian wolf	$a .$ Vulnerable
$i i$ Asian elephant	$b .$ Extinct
$i i i$ Great Indian bustard	$c .$ Endangered
$i v$ Indian Rhinoceros	$d .$ Critically endangered

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