Who are we?

Have you ever heard of endangered species? What is endangered species in danger of?

They are in danger of becoming extinct.

Then what is extinct?

Well, when all the members of an animal species die, that animal is said to be extinct. When the number of animals is low enough so that the species is in danger of becoming extinct, the species is said to be endangered.

And those species which are said to be endangered are us!

What does the word 'endangered' mean to you?

Endangered means “to have been put in danger”. More simply, it means “in danger;” this may be easier for you to understand.