broadly: anyone or anything whose continued existence is threatened
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe species was put on the federal endangered species list in 1984 but downgraded to threatened in 2014. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2021 The companies will also not accept advertising money or book experiences that violate certain humane standards, such as physical interactions with captive wild or endangered species (with a few exceptions) or performances that demean the animals. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Invasive species degrade our natural areas, including areas critical to threatened and endangered species, by taking resources from native life forms. Linda Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 Jupiter leaves quite a legacy and sired nine cubs during his life -- six of which were born at the Columbus Zoo -- which officials say has contributed to the future of Jupiter’s endangered species. Byjon Haworth, ABC News, 30 June 2022 When prices finally ebbed, passenger cars became an endangered species with utility and pickups again ruling the market. Ed Garsten, Forbes, 28 June 2022 One endangered species being monitored is the roseate tern on Buzzards Bay off the coast of Massachusetts.New York Times, 17 June 2022 Four species of bumblebees are now protected under California’s endangered species law. Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 9 June 2022 Instead, officials ushered in endangered species restrictions.ProPublica, 24 May 2022 See More