Endangered 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 [1]
Endangered species | Definition, Causes, Examples, Facts - Britannica Endangered species, any species that is at risk of extinction because of a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its critical habitat Previously, any species of plant or animal that was threatened with extinction could be called an endangered species
Endangered Species - National Geographic Society An endangered species is a plant, animal, fungus, microbe, or other organism that is threatened by extinction Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation
Endangered Species - National Wildlife Federation An endangered species is an animal or plant that's considered at risk of extinction A species can be listed as endangered at the state, federal, and international level On the federal level, the endangered species list is managed under the Endangered Species Act
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025-1 Red List: more than 1,000 fungi species now on the Red List highlight threats from deforestation, agriculture and urban development Frankincense trees face increasing extinction risk, and more than 100 Green Status assessments show the impact of conservation efforts
What is the difference between a threatened and endangered species? The ESA defines a threatened species as "any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range " Threatened species receive protections through separate regulations issued under Section 4(d) of the ESA
Endangered Species - A-Z Animals Endangered species are at a very high risk of becoming extinct in the wild or extinct In the most recent iteration of the list the IUCN identifies 5,766 species as endangered For the IUCN to add a species to the category it must meet any of the following criteria: