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Explore AWF’s list of wild animals for African wildlife facts. See how we protect endangered species and conserve the habitats of African animals in the wild.
Unfortunately, however, many of its species are threatened, endangered, and critically endangered —and others have already gone extinct. Here are 20 of the most endangered animal species in Africa and details about the threats to their survival. 1. Black rhinos.
From black rhinos and gorillas to African penguins, theese are some of the most endangered species in Africa that are in dire need of protection.
Species Directory. WWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.
According to IUCN there are over 26,5000 species of endangered animals and plants in Africa. We explore the top 30 endangered animals currently listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable
Wondering what are the most endangered animals in Africa? In this article, we look at where to find them, what they look like, their population, & more.
The most endangered species in Africa include the African elephant, black rhino, mountain gorilla, African wild dog, and many others. As we delve into the plight of these endangered species, we uncover not just a narrative of decline but a powerful story of resilience, hope, and urgent need for conservation efforts to secure a future where ...
The IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction. It divides species into nine categories: Not Evaluated, Data Deficient, Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, Extinct in the Wild and Extinct.
As rhino conservation took hold, their numbers have more than doubled across Africa since the 1990s. But, black rhinos are still listed as critically endangered by the IUCN, with around 5,630 individuals in the wild. Three subspecies of black rhino now survive, with the western black rhino declared extinct in 2011.
The African savanna elephant (loxodonta africana) is now listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Photo: Jane Wynyard, Save the Elephants. The IUCN Red List now includes 134,425 species of which 37,480 are threatened with extinction. “Africa’s elephants play key roles in ecosystems, economies and in our collective imagination all over the world.