Today,the species is on the verge of extinction.

VOA: special.2009.03.25

Some estimates suggest species extinction because of human activity is about 1,000 times faster than the natural rate of loss.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

"There are at least 27 different indigenous groups in Colombia that are considered to be at risk of extinction largely as a result of armed conflict and forced displacement.

VOA: standard.2009.03.22

Scientists warn that without an agreement to reduce so-called green house gas emissions, global temperatures will continue to rise, with the catastrophic consequences of extreme weather events, the spread of drought and disease, and the extinction of plant and animal species.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09