endanger

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As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms.

From Barron's

At the same time, Prebble said, she hopes that visitors can learn more about newborn primates, which are classified as endangered or critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

From Los Angeles Times

Christian Cevaer, director of the France Cyber Maritime monitor, told AFP that any attempt to take control of a ship would constitute a "critical risk" because of the "serious physical consequences" that could endanger passengers.

From Barron's

But many lack proven scientific value, while conservationists warn that demand for certain products drives trafficking in endangered wildlife, including tigers, rhinos and pangolins.

From Barron's

These small kangaroo relatives are native to Western Australia and have become the country's most frequently translocated mammal due to ongoing conservation programs aimed at protecting the critically endangered species.

From Science Daily