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- DictionaryEn·dan·gered spe·cies/inˌdānjərd ˈspēSHēz/
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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- Endangered species
IUCN Red List category
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, and invasive species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List lists the global conservation status of many species, and various other agenc... Wikipedia
