Threatened species refers to a group of organisms that are at risk of becoming endangered in the near future. These species have declining populations and face threats such as habitat loss, pollution, or overexploitation.
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Endangered Species: Endangered species are organisms that are at a higher risk than threatened species. They have critically low population numbers and face an imminent threat of extinction.
Habitat Loss: Habitat loss occurs when the natural environment where organisms live is destroyed or degraded due to human activities like deforestation or urbanization.
Conservation Status: Conservation status refers to the categorization of a species based on its level of endangerment. It helps determine the urgency and extent of conservation efforts needed for that particular species.
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