What is an endangered species? Give an example of an endangered plant and animal species each.
(N/A) An endangered species is a species that is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future if conservation measures are not promptly taken.
Example of an endangered animal species: Red panda $(Ailurus \text{ } fulgens)$.
Example of an endangered plant species: $Drosera \text{ } indica$ (Sundew).
Example of an endangered animal species: Red panda $(Ailurus \text{ } fulgens)$.
Example of an endangered plant species: $Drosera \text{ } indica$ (Sundew).
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