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Amongst the animal groups given below, which one has the highest percentage of endangered species?
(a) Insects
(b) Mammals
(c) Amphibians
(d) Reptiles

A

Insects

B

Mammals

C

Amphibians

D

Reptiles

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The correct Answer is:
C
The percentage of endangered species in the list of threatened ones is `19%` mammals, `17%` birds, `21%` reptiles, `22%` amphibians.
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