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Browse the list of endangered, vulnerable, and threatened species by common name, scientific name, and conservation status. Learn more about the work of WWF to protect these animals from extinction.
3 days ago · Learn about the factors that threaten biodiversity and the efforts to protect endangered species. Find out how human activities, climate change, pollution, and disease affect the survival of plants and animals.
An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, invasive species, and climate change.
Learn about the threats and conservation efforts for 10 of the rarest and critically endangered species in the wild, from rhinos and tigers to orangutans and porpoises. Find out how WWF is working to protect their habitats and populations across Asia and Africa.
An 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.
Learn about the IUCN Red List, the world's most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. Find out which species are Endangered, facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild, and how you can help protect them.
The IUCN Red List is a global database of species' extinction risk and conservation status. It classifies species into nine categories, from Extinct to Not Evaluated, and measures their recovery with Green Status.
