More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action: Study

Category : Endangered Species | Location : International  | Posted on 2025-08-05 07:06:55


More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action: Study

The study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity found that 10,443 species are critically endangered, the worst threat category before extinct in the wild and, finally, extinct. Species qualify as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List when they meet strict thresholds such as rapid population declines, extremely restricted ranges, or having fewer than 50 mature individuals remaining.

Source: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/07/more-than-10000-species-on-brink-of-extinction-need-urgent-action-study/