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    endangered species

    noun

    • 1. a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction: "special collections of rare and endangered species from Crete"

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  3. www.britannica.com › science › endangered-speciesEndangered species | Definition, Causes, Examples, & Facts

    Jul 5, 2024 · Learn what an endangered species is and why it is at risk of extinction. Explore the main threats, such as habitat loss, climate change, and human activities, and the efforts to protect biodiversity.

  4. www.nationalgeographic.org › endangered-speciesEndangered Species - National Geographic Society

    Learn what makes a species endangered and how humans and nature can threaten their survival. Explore examples of endangered animals and plants, and the causes and solutions for their conservation.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Endangered_speciesEndangered species - Wikipedia

    An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, invasive species, and climate change.

  7. www.worldwildlife.org › pages › what-does-endangeredWhat does 'endangered species' mean? | Pages | WWF

    Learn what it means for a species to be endangered, vulnerable, or critically endangered, and how WWF works to protect them. See examples of threatened species and their status on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

  8. help.worldwildlife.org › hc › en-usWhat is an 'Endangered Species'? – World Wildlife Fund

    Endangered species are those threatened to extinction throughout all or a significant portion of habitat range. World Wildlife Fund safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus special attention on Giant Pandas, Tigers, Rhinos, Elephants, Gorillas, Sea Turtles, Polar Bears and Whales.

  9. www.iucnredlist.org › enIUCN Red List of Threatened Species

    The IUCN Red List is a global database of species at risk of extinction, based on scientific criteria and data. It divides species into nine categories, from Not Evaluated to Extinct, to indicate their conservation status and priority.

  10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › endangeredEndangered species Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 25, 2024 · Learn the meaning of endangered species, a term that refers to a species threatened with extinction or anyone or anything whose continued existence is threatened. See examples of endangered species in sentences and related articles.

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