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Browse the list of species by conservation status, from critically endangered to vulnerable. Find out more about the animals that WWF is working to protect from extinction.
- Bornean Orangutan
Bornean orangutan populations have declined by more than 50%...
- Monarch Butterfly
The name evokes the species' ability to hibernate and...
- Black-footed Ferret
Saving rare species from extinction requires extraordinary...
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- Bornean Elephant
The smallest Asian elephant subspecies, Bornean elephants...
- Sunda Tiger
Most tigers in Sumatra are killed deliberately for...
- Sri Lankan Elephant
Does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered,...
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- Bornean Orangutan
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.
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.
Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.
Jul 5, 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.
The 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.
The World's 100 most threatened species is a compilation of the most threatened animals, plants, and fungi in the world. It was the result of a collaboration between over 8,000 scientists from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC), along with the Zoological Society of London . [2]
