Let me share with you a comparison between Endangered Species and Extinct Species.
| Aspect | Endangered Species | Extinct Species |
| Introduction | · Species that are at risk of becoming extinct in the near future if are not protected. | · Species that no longer exist and have no living individuals in the wild or captivity. |
| Examples | · Amur Leopard
· Giant Panda · Black Rhino · Sea Otter · Sumatran Tiger |
· Dodo
· Passenger Pigeon · Tasmanian Tiger · Pyrenean Ibex |
| IUCN Red List Status | · Listed as Endangered or Critically Endangered | · Listed as Extinct |
| Conservation goals | · The goal is to stabilize and recover populations. | · Conservation goals are not applicable. |
| Recovery challenges | · Face challenges in reducing threats, increasing population numbers and maintaining genetic diversity. | · Recovery is not possible |
| Impact on ecosystems | · The decline of endangered species can disrupt ecosystems and affect other species that depend on them. | · Extinct species may have left ecological voids that affect the dynamics of their ecosystems. |