endangered species

A plant or animal species existing in such small numbers that it is in danger of becoming extinct, especially such a species placed in jeopardy as a result of human activity. One of the principal factors in the endangerment or extinction of a species is the destruction or pollution of its native habitat. Other factors include overhunting, intentional extermination, and the accidental or intentional introduction of alien species that outcompete the native species for environmental resources.

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Idioms and Phrases

A group threatened with extinction or destruction. For example, Workers willing to put in overtime without extra pay are an endangered species , or With the new budget cuts, public television has become an endangered species . This expression, originally referring to species of plants or animals in danger of dying out, began in the 1980s to be extended to anything or anyone becoming rare.

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Their move to San Diego was authorized by the Fiji government as part of an international effort to help restore the endangered species.

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Fears that prospects for de-extinction would lend momentum to attacks on efforts to protect endangered species have already been validated.

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They’ve given coal plants unprecedented exemptions from lifesaving air pollution standards and proposed a rule that would make it easier for oil and gas companies to kill endangered species.

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But the predators remain on the state’s endangered species list, and aggressive measures to control their behavior are strictly forbidden.

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Both Lindsey and Bell said they appreciated Colossal’s work on conserving endangered species, but think that focusing on conservation is a more productive use of resources.

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