Category: Endangered species

Endangered Species

Endangered species are animals and plants that are at risk of becoming extinct. As human populations grow and development continues, more and more species are being pushed to the brink of extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species lists more than 25,000 species as endangered or critically endangered.

Endangered species face a variety of threats, including habitat destruction, poaching, climate change, and pollution. As their habitats

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