Endangered Area
- Pronunciation
- /en-DANG-ger-ed AIR-ee-uh/
- Category
- Conservation
- Singular
- Endangered Area
- Plural
- Endangered Areas
Definition
A geographical region designated as being at risk of losing its biodiversity due to threats such as habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change.
Etymology
From the adjective 'endangered', meaning 'at risk'.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is considered a critically endangered area due to deforestation and habitat loss.
Related Terms
- Habitat Loss
- Biodiversity
- Threatened Species