01 n. sing. & pl. A species of plant or animal that has declined in numbers to a point where further irreversible decline and extinction{3} has a significant…
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A species of plant or animal that has declined in numbers to a point where further irreversible decline and extinction{3} has a significant chance. Lists of endangered species are maintained by government agencies, and in many cases the killing of such species or destruction of their habitat is prohibited by law.