endangered species (IUCN)

Term
One of the three degrees of "rarity" drawn up by the International Union for the Conservation of Natural Resources. All plants and animals in these categories need special protection. Endangered species are those species in danger of extinction unless steps are taken to change the cause of threat and decline. (Source: BRACK)
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GEMET - Environmental thesaurus
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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/2702
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