Endangered species are organisms that are at risk of becoming extinct due to a low population size or declining habitat. They require special protection and conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.
Imagine a rare and beautiful butterfly fluttering in a meadow. If there are only a few butterflies left, they become endangered, just like when there are only a few seats left on the bus, it becomes harder for people to catch the bus.
Threatened Species: These species have declining populations and may become endangered if not protected.
Extinction: This term refers to the complete disappearance of a species from the Earth.
Habitat Loss: The destruction or degradation of natural habitats, which is one of the main causes of endangerment.
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