The natural world is teeming with incredible creatures, but some face a very real threat – extinction. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List is a critical tool used to assess the conservation status of plant and animal species. This infographic will act as your guide to deciphering the IUCN Red List categories, helping you understand how close a species is to disappearing forever.

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