Question
Differences between Endangered and extinct organisms.
Answer
| Endangered Organism | Extinct Organism |
|---|---|
| At risk of becoming extinct in the near future. | No longer exists on Earth. |
| Population numbers are declining and the species is threatened by various factors such as habitat destruction, overexploitation, climate change, and pollution. | Complete disappearance of the species from the Earth. |
| Examples include Sumatran orangutan, African elephant, and Bengal tiger. | Examples include dodo, passenger pigeon, and Tasmanian tiger. |
