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Yes. These species are considerably lower than other species in numbers, due to hunting, habitat destruction, or other means. These animals can have from 1,000 to 10,000 left to be considered endangered. Critically endangered species have 200 or less left.

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Species that are in danger of becoming extinct within the foreseeable future are called "endangered".

Species that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future are called "threatened".

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