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endangered

[en-deyn-jerd] / ɛnˈdeɪn dʒərd /
ADJECTIVE
imperiled
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Newman said it was particularly concerning for the native endangered water vole, which he described as the snapping turtle's "top snack".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But the endangered fish surprised them: A team of biologists recently spotted 30 of the rare trout — and 21 babies — in Topanga Creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The ancient and endangered Akhal-Teke is the subject of a fervent state cult in the desert nation, built up by horse-loving Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, ex-president and official father of the nation.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The super breeders saving their endangered parakeet species.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A. californica is sufficiently rare that it has been classified as an endangered species.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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