Let me share with you a Comparison between Threatened and Endangered species.
| Aspect | Threatened Species | Endangered Species |
| Definition | Species at risk of becoming endangered if their populations are not protected. | Species at very high risk of extinction if their populations continue to decrease. |
| IUCN Red List Status | Listed as Critically Endangered | Listed as Endangered. |
| Population Status | Typically have declining populations, but their numbers are not critically low yet. | Have critically low populations, often with few individuals remaining. |
| Conservation efforts | Conservation programs and measures are in place to protect and recover populations. | Conservation efforts are in place, but the situation is more critical. |
| Legal Protections | May have legal protections and conservation regulations in place. | Often receive stricter legal protections, such as habitat preservation and bans on hunting etc. |
| Threats | · Habitat loss · Pollution · Climate change · Poaching and competition with invasive species | · Habitat loss · Poaching, disease · A lack of genetic diversity |
| Examples | · African Elephant · Cheetah · Snow Leopard | · Amur Leopard · Javan Rhino · Vaquita |
| Recovery Goals | The goal is to stabilize and recover populations to prevent further decline and reduce the risk of becoming endangered. | The primary goal is to prevent extinction by taking urgent measures to recover populations and ensure survival. |
| Conservation Challenges | Face challenges in reducing threats, increasing population numbers and maintaining genetic diversity. | Require immediate and intensive conservation efforts to prevent imminent extinction. |