Least Concern (LC) The species is widespread and abundant. There are no immediate threats to its survival. Near Threatened (NT) The species is close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future. It may already be in decline or facing potential threats. Vulnerable (VU) The species faces a high risk of extinction in the wild. This could be due to a shrinking population, habitat loss, or other serious pressures. Endangered (EN) The species faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild. This is typically due to a drastic population decline or a severely restricted geographic range. Critically Endangered (CR) The species faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Populations are often very small (sometimes fewer than 250 mature individuals) or declining rapidly. This is the category that the Siamese crocodile is in. Extinct in the Wild (EW) The species no longer exists in its natural habitat and survives only in captivity or through artificial reintroduction efforts. Extinct (EX) There are no known living individuals of the species left anywhere in the world. Other classifications: Data Deficient (DD): There isn’t enough information to assess the species’ risk of extinction. Not Evaluated (NE): The species hasn’t yet been assessed by the IUCN.
GUIDE FOR THIS PROJECT: WRITTEN BY RED_PANDA_84 Lets Learn the animal endangerment scale! Why is it so important to know this? ( maybe that's what you're thinking ) Well, have you ever thought about all the animals that future generations might never get to see? Have you thought of how every animal matters on this planet? They all play crucial roles in Biomes and entire ecosystems! How about that? Okay, let's start with the first one. "LEAST CONCERNED" You can probably take a guess at what that means. Before I tell you here is the abbreviation ( LC ) Simple right? WHAT'S A LEAST CONCERNED ANIMAL. Remember this is how threatened this animal is to going extinct! Least concerned means the species is everywhere ( in its natural habit ) and abundant! There are no problems or questioning to its going extinct. How about domesticated dogs for example or domesticated cats? PEOPLE LOVE THEM! There are so many and widespread that nobody has a concern for them. Ready for the next one on the scale? Since we just learned LC "NEAR THREATENED" Uh-oh there is a potential in the future for this species' decline and possible vulnerability! In fact in some cases the species could already be in decline. RABBITS? NAH! They populate so fast and in large quantities! They are an LC rating. Ready for the next term? "VULNERABLE" So NT ( Near Threatened species ) can become vulnerable. That is where this next endangerment classification comes into play. The species now faces possible extinction and hight to, but not quite endangered yet! Causes are population decline, habitat loss and hunting sometimes. "ENDANGERED" This is no VU we now have an officially endangered species. Attention everyone! This is serious! Drastic population decline is now happening in the wild! this is now an EN species! Ready to go extinct..... "CRITICALLY ENDANGERED" This is it, unless we take action a CR species is the last fight before extinction from the planet. Act soon the Vaquita is Criticality endangered.............. "EXSTINCT" The species has taken its final breath wether it was centuries ago or yesterday it's gone. Maybe to be discovered again in heaven????
