Who decides what animals are in danger?

Answer 1

It is not a who, but a what. It is the number of the population that determines the threat of extinction of an animal. There are five levels of threats.

1) Extinct- The animal is thought to be non-existent in the wild, and is maybe existent in captivity.

2) Critically Endangered- The animal is at high risk of extinction and has a quickly declining population or an extremely low population.

3) Endangered- At a considerable risk of extinction. The animal has a low population, a declining population, or a limited range.

4) Vulnerable- Animal at risk of extinction, but not on an immediate timescale. This is, in many cases, because of threatened habitats.

5) Lower Risk- The species is monitored, but not considered threatened. Sometimes, the animal will be classified as Lower Risk is too little data is available.

I hope that this explanation has clearly answered your question!

Answer 2

click on the link at the right == endangeredspecie.com

Answer 3

A species is placed under the protection of the Endangered Species Act when its numbers have decreased below a minimum necessary for the survival of the species.

Answer 4

the IUCN does