絶滅

絶滅

Extinction.

In this sentence, '絶滅しています' is used to indicate the state of being extinct, referring to dinosaurs who no longer exist in the present day.

恐竜はすでに絶滅しています。

Dinosaurs are already extinct.

Here, '絶滅危惧種' combines '絶滅' with '危惧種' to mean 'endangered species,' highlighting species threatened with extinction.

絶滅危惧種を保護することが重要です。

It is important to protect endangered species.

In this instance, '絶滅の危機' uses '絶滅' in the context of 'the crisis of extinction,' emphasizing animals at risk due to human-induced factors.

人間の影響で多くの動物が絶滅の危機に直面しています。

Due to human activity, many animals face the threat of extinction.