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Near Threatened (NT) is a conservation status given to species or lower taxa that may be threatened with extinction in the near future. However, it does not mean that the species is threatened.
The Near Threatened taxa usually includes the Vulnerable species.
Images for kids
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The near-threatened European otter
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The maned wolf is near-threatened largely as the result of habitat loss.
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The gray bat was moved from "endangered" to "near-threatened" due to successful conservation efforts. It has now been moved to vulnerable.
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Plains zebras (or Equus quagga) are listed as 'near threatened' by the IUCN
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The Ball python, formerly a common species had become near-threatened as a result of illegal trades and poaching.
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In Spanish: Especie casi amenazada para niños