Question: Sumatran rhino populations have declined steadily to a point near extinction. Because of its population decline, this unusual forest dwelling rhino is near its :
- carrying capacity
- officially listed as threatened
- critical number
- officially listed as endangered Which of the above is/are correct?
Options:
A) 1 and 2
B) 3 and 4
C) 1 and 3
D) 2 and 3
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- The Sumatran Rhino Crisis Summit opened with the shocking news that rather than 130-190 Sumatran rhinos as previously estimated, there are in fact fewer than 100 individual animals.