"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."
Species that are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, overexploitation, disease, or other factors.
Biodiversity: It is the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem or on earth. Endangered species are a part of this biodiversity, and their loss can lead to a reduction in overall biodiversity.
Endangered species: Species that are in danger of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Studying these species' habitats, behaviors, and population trends can help conservationists develop strategies to save them.
Habitat destruction: The loss of natural habitats due to human activities such as deforestation, agriculture, mining, and urbanization. Habitat destruction is one of the leading causes of species' endangerment and extinction.
Poaching: It is the illegal hunting or fishing of wildlife, usually for commercial gain. Poaching is a significant threat to animals, especially endangered species.
Climate change: The gradual increase in global temperatures due to human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, which can lead to species' extinction. Understanding the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and species is essential to developing effective conservation strategies.
Conservation biology: The scientific study of the preservation, management, and restoration of biodiversity. It involves a multidisciplinary approach, including ecology, genetics, physiology, and socioeconomics, to develop strategies for protecting endangered species.
Landscape ecology: The study of how ecosystems interact and function at scales ranging from individual habitats to entire landscapes. It can help conservationists understand how changes in one part of an ecosystem can affect endangered species' populations.
Wildlife management: The practice of maintaining populations of wild animals, including endangered species, through habitat restoration, predator control, and other methods. Understanding wildlife management techniques is essential for effective conservation.
Human-wildlife conflict: The interaction between human activities and wildlife that can lead to negative outcomes for both humans and animals. Strategies for reducing human-wildlife conflict are vital for protecting endangered species and their habitats.
Genetic diversity: The variety of genes within a species or population. Genetic diversity is essential for species' survival and is often lost in small, isolated populations of endangered species.
Invasive species: Non-native species that are introduced to an ecosystem and can cause harm to native species and their habitats. Invasive species are a significant threat to many endangered species and their habitats.
Ecosystem services: The benefits that ecosystems provide to humans, including clean air and water, food, and climate regulation. Protecting endangered species can help maintain the ecosystem services provided by their habitats.
Restoration ecology: The practice of restoring degraded or damaged ecosystems to their natural state. Restoration ecology is essential for preserving endangered species' habitats and reversing the effects of human actions on ecosystems.
Public policy: Laws, regulations, and initiatives implemented by governments and organizations to protect endangered species and their habitats. Understanding public policy related to conservation biology is essential for effective conservation efforts.
Citizen science: The involvement of the public in scientific research, often through data collection or analysis. Citizen science can help conservationists collect valuable data on endangered species and their habitats.
Critically Endangered: These are species at the highest risk of extinction. There are fewer than 50 individuals left or their population has declined by 80-90% within the last 10 years.
Endangered: These are species that are facing a very high risk of extinction, with their population declining by 50-80% over the past 10 years.
Vulnerable: These are species whose population is declining by 30-50% within the last 10 years. They are at risk of becoming endangered soon.
Near Threatened: These are species that are close to becoming vulnerable, as their populations are beginning to decline, but they do not yet meet the criteria for vulnerability.
Least Concern: These species are generally widespread and abundant. They are not currently at risk of extinction.
Data Deficient: These are species that do not have enough information to determine their population status or conservation needs.
Extinct: These are species that no longer exist on Earth.
Extinct in the Wild: These are species that survive only in captivity or outside their natural habitat.
Threatened: These are species that are at risk of becoming endangered, due to factors such as habitat destruction, over-hunting or climate change.
"Factors such as habitat loss, poaching, and invasive species."
"The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List."
"Various other agencies assess the status of species within particular areas."
"Laws that protect conservation-reliant species which, for example, forbid hunting, restrict land development, or create protected areas."
"Captive breeding and habitat restoration."
"Human activity is a significant cause in causing some species to become endangered."
"Habitat loss is one of the factors that put species at risk of becoming endangered."
"Poaching refers to the illegal hunting or capturing of wildlife, often for commercial purposes, which contributes to species endangerment."
"The IUCN Red List lists the global conservation status of many species, providing a comprehensive view of their risk of extinction."
"Protected areas created by laws restrict land development, providing safe spaces for endangered species to thrive."
"Endangered species may be at risk either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction."
"The main categories of threats mentioned are habitat loss, poaching, and invasive species."
"Some endangered species are the target of extensive conservation efforts, such as captive breeding and habitat restoration."
"Human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching, and the introduction of invasive species negatively impact endangered species."
"Laws play a crucial role in protecting conservation-reliant species through measures like hunting bans and land development restrictions."
"The status of species is assessed within particular areas, which means quotas can vary based on local factors."
"The IUCN Red List provides a centralized resource that informs conservation efforts by listing the global conservation status of many species."
"Endangered species face different threats, and the severity may vary based on factors like location and habitat type."
"Conservation-reliant species are those that require active measures, such as captive breeding and habitat restoration, to ensure their survival."