What does ew mean?

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EX EW (CR EN VU) NT LC

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...........threatened

(sorry for my poor artwork. i needed to do the dots. dont ask why.)

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EX: EXtinction. No need to define that

EW:Extinct in the Wild. There are none in the wild. The only ones left kept in captivity.

CR:Critically endangered. the highest risk category there is for wild animals

EN: ENdangered. No need to define that either.

VU: VUlnerable. if not taken care may become endangered.

NT: Near Threatened. they have a good population but may become threatened

LC: Least Concerned. they have a very good population