| Abstract from DBPedia | An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching and invasive species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List lists the global conservation status of many species, and various other agencies assess the status of species within particular areas. Many nations have laws that protect conservation-reliant species which, for example, forbid hunting, restrict land development, or create protected areas. Some endangered species are the target of extensive conservation efforts such as captive breeding and habitat restoration. Human activity is a significant cause in causing some species to become endangered.絶滅危惧種（ぜつめつきぐしゅ、英語：Threatened Species、Endangered Species）とは絶滅の危機にある生物種(生物)のことである。 なお、Threatened SpeciesやEndangered Speciesは、狭義で国際自然保護連合（IUCN）が定めたレッドリストのカテゴリーを意味する場合があり、その訳語として「絶滅危惧種」や「絶滅危惧」が用いられることもある。絶滅危惧種の数は増えていく傾向にある。 (Source: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Endangered_species) |
