Question

1. surveys evaluated by the iucn for their red list classifications in 2016 showed an increased population, allowing the giant panda classification to move from to ? a. endangered / extinct in the wild b. least concern / endangered c. endangered / vulnerable d. least concern / vulnerable check answer

Explanation:

The IUCN Red List categories have a hierarchy of threat levels. The giant panda's population increased in 2016. "Endangered" is a more threatened category than "vulnerable". So when the population increased, the panda moved from a more threatened category (endangered) to a less threatened one (vulnerable). Option A is incorrect as extinct in the wild is a worse category. Option B and D have the direction wrong (least concern is less threatened than endangered/vulnerable).

Answer:

C. endangered / vulnerable