This is the 14006th most frequent German word.
gefährdeter
"Gefährdeter" means "endangered" or "at risk" in English.
Here, 'gefährdeter' is used as an adjective to describe 'Tierart', indicating the endangered status of the species.
Der Kranich ist eine gefährdete Tierart.
The crane is an endangered species.
In this sentence, 'gefährdeter' refers to a tree that is endangered or potentially at risk.
Ein gefährdeter Baum kann eine Gefahr darstellen.
An endangered tree can pose a danger.
Here, 'gefährdeter' is modifying 'Bevölkerung', referring to populations that are at risk or endangered.