What is the difference among a threatened species an endangered and extinct species?

Threatened species are those that are likely to become endangered in the near future. They are facing a high risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss, hunting, pollution, and climate change. Conservation efforts are often focused on protecting and recovering threatened species to prevent them from becoming endangered.

Endangered species are those that are facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Their populations have declined significantly and they are on the brink of disappearing. Endangered species typically receive the highest level of protection and conservation efforts are aimed at ensuring their survival and recovery.

Extinct species are those that no longer exist. They have completely disappeared from the planet and there are no known living individuals of the species remaining. Extinction can occur due to a variety of reasons, including habitat loss, overexploitation, disease, and natural disasters.