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Browse the list of species that WWF is working to protect from extinction. Find out the conservation status, common name, and scientific name of each species, from African forest elephant to whale shark.
- Bornean Orangutan
WWF works with the governments, local communities,...
- Monarch Butterfly
WWF works to preserve vital butterfly habitat in Mexico’s...
- Black-footed Ferret
WWF leads recovery efforts by working alongside tribal...
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- Bornean Elephant
Today, WWF continues to collar and monitor the movement of...
- Sunda Tiger
The greatest threats to this critically endangered animal,...
- Sri Lankan Elephant
The Sri Lankan subspecies is the largest and also the...
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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.
WWF is a global conservation organization that works to protect wildlife and their habitats on six continents. Learn about their goals, impact, and how you can help them conserve nature and reduce the climate crisis.
The Bornean orangutans have been classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List, with approximately 13,000 orangutans left in the wild in Sabah and Sarawak.
To learn more about why some species are endangered, and to read the shortened list, please visit Endangered Species on the WWF website. You can view a list of animals and plants that fall mainly within the two most serious categories of threat: critically endangered and endangered.
With only 40,000-50,000 left in the wild, the species is classified as endangered. And it is critical to conserve both African and Asian elephants since they play such a vital role in their ecosystems as well as contributing towards tourism and community incomes in many areas.
Endangered species are those threatened to extinction throughout all or a significant portion of habitat range. World Wildlife Fund safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus special attention on Giant Pandas, Tigers, Rhinos, Elephants, Gorillas, Sea Turtles, Polar Bears and Whales.