24 animals that became endangered in the last decade

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• Nobody really knows exactly how many species are endangered, but it's more than you can count.
• A lot can happen in a decade, and the more society develops, the more certain factors play into how animal populations and entire species continue to survive.
• Deforestation, pollution, and hunting are just some of these factors that play a role in animals becoming endangered and even extinct.
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) comes up with a Red List every year. The list updates humans on which animal and plant species have struggled and thrived over the past year.
• Many animal species provide humankind with "ecosystem services," like pollinating plants or as a source of food.
• According to BBC, ecosystems with a wider range of species are more stable and resilient. The endangerment of species ultimately endangers ecosystems, making them more fragile.
• Here are 24 animals that were added to the endangered category of the IUCN Red List in the last decade.
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