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Browse the list of species by conservation status, from critically endangered to vulnerable. Find out more about the work WWF is doing to protect endangered species and their habitats.
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 threats and conservation efforts for 10 critically endangered species, such as Javan rhinos, Amur leopards, Sunda Island tigers and mountain gorillas. Find out how WWF is working to protect their habitats and populations across Asia and Africa.
The IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive source of information on the extinction risk of animal, fungi and plant species. It classifies species into nine categories, from Not Evaluated to Extinct, and provides data and news on biodiversity conservation.
1 day ago · Learn what an endangered species is, why it is at risk of extinction, and how human activities and natural phenomena affect its survival. Explore the threats, conservation efforts, and examples of endangered species around the world.
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.
The IUCN Red List is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. It provides data, trends, categories, metrics and conservation actions for thousands of species, and is updated every year.
