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Endangered Animals

Description: Endangered animals are species that are at risk of becoming extinct in the near future due to various factors such as habitat loss, poaching, climate change, or pollution. The term "endangered" is used to classify these animals under the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Refers to species of animals that are in danger of extinction. For example: "Efforts should be made to protect endangered animals from further decline."
2. Adjective: Describes animals that are at risk of becoming extinct. For example: "The conservationist organization is dedicated to preserving endangered animals."
3. Verb (gerund form): Describes the action of putting animals in danger of extinction. For example: "Overhunting and deforestation are endangering many animal species."

Sample Sentences:

• "The Sumatran tiger is an example of an endangered animal that needs immediate protection."
• "The Iberian lynx is one of the most critically endangered animals in the world."
• "Habitat destruction poses a significant threat to many endangered animals."
• "Conservation efforts aim to rehabilitate and reintroduce endangered animals back into their natural habitats."

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