Definition: To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.
Alright class, settle down now, letβs talk about words today!
Youβve read the dictionary β βto put someone or something in danger; to risk causing harm.β That's a good start, but letβs dig a little deeper.
When we say an animal is
endangered
, it means something very serious is happening. Itβs like a tiny whisper turning into a shout! It signifies that the number of those animals in the wild is getting
really
low β so low, they face a big risk of disappearing forever.
Think of it this way: Imagine a beautiful garden filled with roses. If only one rose remains, and someone keeps pulling them up, that rose is endangered! Itβs not safe anymore.
Endangered
creatures need our help - it's a plea to protect them, you see. We want to ensure they have a future bright, for all eternity!
Does that make a little more sense? Do you have any questions about what it means to be endangered and why we care so much?