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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.
Common NameScientific NameConservation Status ↓Panthera pardus orientalisCritically EndangeredDiceros bicornisCritically EndangeredPongo pygmaeusCritically EndangeredGorilla gorilla diehliCritically EndangeredAn 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.
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.
Learn how the Service works to conserve and recover endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Find out about the laws, regulations, projects, initiatives, and species on the verge of extinction.
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 .
5 days ago · Learn about the factors that threaten biodiversity and the efforts to protect endangered species. Explore the IUCN Red List, the ESA, the CITES, and other systems of species assessment and conservation.
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.
