What is endangered species?

Look at us, we are crying...if animals can talk..this will be their first sentence for us!!!

Please refers to these website if you want to know more what is endangered species :

http://animals.about.com/od/e/g/endangeredspeci.htm

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/endangered+species

http://www.earthsendangered.com/

According to Klappenbach, L. (n.d.), an endangered species is a native species that faces a significant risk of extinction in the near future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Such species may be declining in number due to threats such as habitat destruction, climate change, or pressure from invasive species.

The term 'endangered species' can be used either in general or legal context. When used in a general sense, the term describes a species that faces a risk of extinction but does not necessarily indicate that the species is protected under any law.

When used in a legal context, the term refers specifically to a species that is listed on the US Endangered Species List and is defined legally as an animal or plant species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

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