To solve this problem, we need to understand the hierarchical arrangement of taxonomic categories in biology.$\newline$The taxonomic hierarchy is a system of classification that organizes living organisms into groups based on similarities and differences.$\newline$The hierarchy is arranged in a specific order from the broadest category to the most specific.$\newline$For animals, the correct order of taxonomic categories in ascending order is:$\newline$• Species: The most specific level, representing a group of individuals that can interbreed.$\newline$• Genus: A group of related species.$\newline$• Family: A group of related genera.$\newline$• Order: A group of related families.$\newline$• Class: A group of related orders.$\newline$• Phylum: A group of related classes.$\newline$• Kingdom: The broadest category, encompassing all forms of life within a major group.$\newline$Given the options, we need to identify the correct ascending order:$\newline$Option 1: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species$\newline$Option 2: Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Family, Order, Genus, Species$\newline$Option 3: Kingdom, Order, Class, Phylum, Family, Genus, Species$\newline$Option 4: Kingdom, Order, Phylum, Class, Family, Genus, Species$\newline$The correct ascending order is: Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom.$\newline$Therefore, the correct option is Option 1.