endangered
adjective
en·dan·gered
in-ˈdān-jərd 
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: being or relating to an endangered species
an endangered bird
put on the endangered list
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a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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This new boom of squishy babies marks important ecological progress for pygmy hippos, which are an endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
From black-footed ferrets to Western Lowland gorillas, the Louisville Zoo is often a collaborative partner in efforts to protect endangered species.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, endangered species of primates continue to be hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine, or for trafficking as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Some of the most significant impacts could be to plants and animals at the site, including some endangered species, the post states.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Dec. 2024
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Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
From black-footed ferrets to Western Lowland gorillas, the Louisville Zoo is often a collaborative partner in efforts to protect endangered species.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, endangered species of primates continue to be hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine, or for trafficking as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Some of the most significant impacts could be to plants and animals at the site, including some endangered species, the post states.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for endangered
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endangered. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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