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1. www.worldwildlife.org › species › directorySpecies List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals ...

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   WWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.

   Common Name	Scientific Name	Conservation Status ↓
   Amur Leopard	Panthera pardus orientalis	Critically Endangered
   Black Rhino	Diceros bicornis	Critically Endangered
   Bornean Orangutan	Pongo pygmaeus	Critically Endangered
   Cross River Gorilla	Gorilla gorilla diehli	Critically Endangered

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

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   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 .

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

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   An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation. Loss of Habitat. A loss of habitat can happen naturally. Nonavian dinosaurs, for instance, lost their habitat about 65 million years ago.

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

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   May 20, 2024 · Endangered (EN), species that possess a very high risk of extinction as a result of rapid population declines of 50 to more than 70 percent over the previous 10 years (or three generations), a current population size of fewer than 250 individuals, or other factors.

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

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   The IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction. It divides species into nine categories: Not Evaluated, Data Deficient, Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, Extinct in the Wild and Extinct .

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   What is an endangered species?

   • An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation. An endangered giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. Photograph by Joel Sartore/ National Geographic Photo Ark

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   What is considered a critically endangered species?

   • A critically endangered species’ extent of occurrence is less than 100 square kilometers (39 square miles). A critically endangered species’ area of occupancy is estimated to be less than 10 square kilometers (4 square miles). A species is classified as critically endangered when there are fewer than 250 mature individuals.

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   What is the Endangered Species Act?

   • In 1973, the U.S. Congress passed the Endangered Species Act to try to prevent species from becoming extinct. The law classifies plants and animals as endangered if they’re at risk of extinction through all or most of their geographic areas. Species are listed as threatened if they’re likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future.

   Threatened species, facts and information - National Geographic

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   What does it mean if a species is threatened?

   • The term "threatened" is broader than you might think. Discover the origins and meaning of threatened species. The word “threatened” can conjure alarming images of a species on the brink of disappearing forever. The term’s actual meaning, however, is not necessarily that dire—depending on who you ask.

   Threatened species, facts and information - National Geographic

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9. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › articleThreatened species, facts and information - National Geographic

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   Jan 23, 2019 · Discover the origins and meaning of threatened species. January 23, 2019. • 3 min read. The word “threatened” can conjure alarming images of a species on the brink of disappearing forever ...

10. www.worldwildlife.orgWWF - Endangered Species Conservation | World Wildlife Fund

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    World Wildlife Fund - The leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. Learn how you can help WWF make a difference.