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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.
- Javan Rhino
Javan rhinos are the most threatened of the five rhino...
- Whale Shark
Demand for their meat, fins and oil remains a threat to the...
- Hector's Dolphin
Hector’s dolphins are the smallest and rarest marine...
- Amur Leopard
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- Red Panda
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- Sunda Tiger
The greatest threats to this critically endangered animal,...
- Indian Elephant
Indian elephants may spend up to 19 hours a day feeding and...
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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 based on their population size, habitat, threats and conservation actions.
Learn how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with experts and partners to protect and recover endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Find out the latest news, stories, and resources on ESA, species, and conservation projects.
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, and invasive species.
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Learn how the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is updated, why species change categories, and how many species are in each category. Find out the reasons for changing status, the knowledge gaps and the fully assessed groups, and the indications of the proportion of threatened species in each group.
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 assessed by 13 partner organisations.
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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.
