endangered species
noun
: a species threatened with extinction
broadly
: anyone or anything whose continued existence is threatened
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And right now, there are nine native bees listed on the federal endangered species list.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
The national bird was removed from the federal endangered species list in 2007.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Westerman plans Thursday to reintroduce his ESA Amendments Act, which would put limits on endangered species listings and habitat designations.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Her job consisted of protecting the forest, grasslands and wetlands from invasive species and supporting endangered species.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
The national bird was removed from the federal endangered species list in 2007.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Westerman plans Thursday to reintroduce his ESA Amendments Act, which would put limits on endangered species listings and habitat designations.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Her job consisted of protecting the forest, grasslands and wetlands from invasive species and supporting endangered species.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Endangered species.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endangered%20species. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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