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Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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High risk of extinction in the wild

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Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

Extinct in the Wild (EW) – IUCN Conservation Dependent

As classified by the IUCN Red List, Extinct in the Wild species survive only in captivity, cultivation, or as naturalized populations outside their historic range. The International Union for Conservation of Nature designates ‘EW’ status for species that depend entirely on human care for survival.

Browse extinct in the wild species to learn about conservation breeding programs and the challenges of species reintroduction efforts.