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| Extinct | |
| Threatened | |
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Comparison of Red list classes above and NatureServe status below | |
A vulnerable species is a species of animals or plants which are threatened with extinction unless something changes. They will disappear unless the things that threaten their survival, such as a slow rate of reproduction, are removed.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has categorized vulnerable species. 4728 animals and 4914 plants are listed as vulnerable by the Union.