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Extinct in the Wild (EW)

Extinct in the Wild (EW)

Species classified as Extinct in the Wild (EW) by the IUCN Red List no longer exist in their natural habitats.

The only surviving individuals of these species are found in captivity, zoos, botanical gardens, or controlled conservation programs.

Without intervention, these species face a high risk of total extinction, as their survival depends entirely on human-led conservation efforts.

Some reintroduction programs have succeeded, but for many species, challenges like habitat destruction, climate change, and poaching make successful wild recovery difficult.

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