Question

Match each animal with the correct iucn category.

1) polar bear
2) fin whale
3) hog deer
4) sea otter
5) 1. Endangered
6) 2. Vulnerable
7) 3. Least Concern

Answer 1

Polar bears and sea otters are categorized as Vulnerable, while fin whales and hog deer are listed as Endangered according to the IUCN Red List of 2007, reflecting their varying risks of extinction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The IUCN Red List categorizes species based on their risk of extinction. The categories include Extinct, Extinct in the Wild, Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, and Least Concern. Analyses as of 2007 determined the status of many animal species, including those listed in the question.

Polar bears are classified as Vulnerable due to the melting of sea ice, which impacts their ability to hunt for seals. The fin whale and hog deer are both Endangered; the fin whale due to historical overfishing and the hog deer due to habitat loss and hunting. The sea otter is listed as Vulnerable, primarily due to oil spills, predation by orcas, and fishery activities. These assessments help prioritize conservation efforts for different species based on the urgency of their situation.