Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
WEBWWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.
10 of the world's most endangered animals - WWF
WEBCurrently, on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction. And below we’ve listed 10 of the world’s most endangered animals in the wild:
14 Examples of Endangered Species - Wildlife Informer
WEBEndangered species are animal populations that have declined so much they risk extinction. We look at examples of these at-risk animals.
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
WEBThe latest IUCN Red List (2024-1) reveals the Bornean Elephant is Endangered due to human activities, invasive snakes are driving endemic reptiles on the Canary Islands and Ibiza to extinction, while illegal trade and climate change threaten cacti in Chile. Read the full article on IUCN. 2024-06-20.
16 of the world’s most endangered animals in 2024 - IFAW
WEBSep 10, 2024 · This list includes 16 examples of the planet’s most endangered animals, from birds, fish, and reptiles to marine and land mammals. A family of black rhinos with a calf. Credit: © IFAW/B. Hollweg. Rhinos. Some but not all rhino species are endangered.
Endangered species | Definition, Causes, Examples, & Facts
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Endangered species, any species that is at risk of extinction because of a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its critical habitat. Previously, any species of plant or animal that was threatened with extinction could be called an endangered species.
Endangered Species - National Geographic Society
WEBAn endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation. Loss of Habitat. A loss of habitat can happen naturally. Nonavian dinosaurs, for instance, lost their habitat about 65 million years ago.
Falling Stars: 10 of the Most Famous Endangered Species
WEBThis Encyclopaedia Britannica Science list features 10 well-known endangered animal species.
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
WEBThe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. Open to all, it is used by governmental bodies, non-profit organisations, businesses and individuals.
50 of the most endangered species on the planet | Live Science
WEBMay 14, 2020 · 50 of the most endangered species in the world. Climate change, overfishing, poaching and deforestation are just some of the man-made issues that have led many species to the brink...