Endangered Species
- Pronunciation
- /en-DANG-jerd SPEH-sheez/
- Category
- Conservation
- Singular
- Endangered Species
- Plural
- Endangered Species
Definition
Species at risk of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, overexploitation, and climate change.
Etymology
From the Latin 'in danger', indicating a threat to survival.
Example
The American burying beetle is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss.
Related Terms
- Threatened Species
- Conservation
- Habitat Loss
- Extinction