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   What is an endangered species?

   • 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. Biodiverse regions that require protection on the grounds that they host a significant number of endangered species are called hot spots. (Read E.O. Wilson’s Britannica essay on mass extinction.)

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   Why do species become endangered?

   • Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation. A loss of habitat can happen naturally. Nonavian dinosaurs, for instance, lost their habitat about 65 million years ago. The hot, dry climate of the Cretaceous period changed very quickly, most likely because of an asteroid striking Earth.

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   Do we really know about endangered species?

   • The honest answer is that we don’t really know. Estimates track well into the millions—with new species discovered regularly. But we like to study the species we do know of and figure out how healthy they are. That brings us to the term ‘endangered’ and a critical tool for protecting wildlife and wild places. How healthy is life on Earth?

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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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   Aug 14, 2024 · 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.

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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.

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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. [1]

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   Oct 5, 2018 · One of our main focuses is protecting endangered species. As a result of hard work and your support, the federal government was encouraged to establish the Species at Risk Act, protecting over 200 species. Read more about what is currently happening with species at risk in Canada.

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   But what, exactly, does it mean for a species to be endangered? Let’s start with the basics. A species can be an animal, a tree, a coral, a fungus, an insect, or any number of other life forms on this planet (including humans).

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   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.

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   WWF works to conserve species at risk, protect and restore threatened habitats and address climate change. Drawing on scientific and Indigenous knowledge, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance of life in Canada and around the world.