Near Threatened (NT)
Species classified as Near Threatened (NT) by the IUCN Red List are those that do not yet qualify as endangered or vulnerable, but are close to becoming at risk.
The Near Threatened category is a warning sign—while these species still have stable populations, their numbers are declining due to habitat loss, climate change, poaching, or other environmental threats.
Without conservation efforts, many Near Threatened species could soon be classified as Vulnerable or worse. Monitoring these populations is crucial to prevent them from slipping into more critical categories.
Protecting Near Threatened species is essential to maintaining biodiversity and preventing future conservation crises.