Animals become endangered at different times, and for different reasons. Some animals that were endangered in the past have already become extinct, for example the dodo. There are some animals that have become extinct in the wild, but that are still found in captivity. And then there are animals that have only recently been classified as endangered. To answer your question properly, you'll need to let us know what animal you are specifically referring to.
There are hundreds of reasons, but some very common ones are, food shortage, global warming, habitat loss, and poaching. Is this what you were looking for?
Orangutans are native to Sumatra and Borneo (in Indonesia), and some on Malaysia.they live on borneo and sumtra
Many animals in the jungle are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Some of the iconic species at risk include tigers, orangutans, and elephants. Conservation efforts are essential to protect these animals and their habitats.
As a species leopards are not endangered, but some races are. To see endangered races, check the IUCN Redlist.
A few very well known endangered species include: Tigers Rhinoceroses Pandas Gorillas Blue Whale Asian Elephant African Wild Dog Tasmanian Devil Californian Condor Orangutans Bonobos Cheetah
Some zoo keepers keep orangutans in the zoo.
long-lived individuals become endangered or extinct as a result of human activity.
The jaguar is a threatened species, yes, but not endangered yet. Some local populations are declining, yet others are expanding.
The Sumatran orangutan is down to around 6670 animals, considered critically endangered. The Borneo orangutan is doing better, but is still listed as endangered with a population of around 50,000.
global warming
If we keep on harming the enviornment, then yes, some animal species could become threatened, endangered, or maybe even extinct!