Which of the following is a vulnerable species?

The answer is Asiatic elephant

Key Points:Vulnerable Species: 

• Species whose population has declined to levels from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the negative factors continue to operate.
• Examples:
  • Blue sheep, Asiatic elephant, Gangetic dolphin

Endemic Species:

• Species that are only found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical barriers.
• Examples:
• Andaman teal, Nicobar pigeon, Andaman wild pig, Mithun in Arunachal Pradesh

Additional Information:

• Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), we can classify the plant and animal species as:

Normal Species:

• Species whose population levels are considered to be normal for their survival, such as cattle, sal, pine, rodents, etc.

Endangered Species:

• Species that are in danger of extinction.
• The survival of such species is difficult if the negative factors that have led to a decline in their population continue to operate.
• Examples:
  • Blackbuck, Crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, Lion-tailed macaque, Sangai (brow-antlered deer in Manipur)

Rare Species:

• Species with a small population may move into the endangered or vulnerable category if the negative factors affecting them continue to operate.
• Examples:
  • Himalayan brown bear, Wild Asiatic buffalo, Desert fox and Hornbill

Extinct Species:

• Species that are not found after searches of known or likely areas where they may occur.
• A species may be extinct from a local area, region, country, continent or the entire earth.
• Examples:
  • Asiatic cheetah, Pink head duck