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Currently, on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction. And below we’ve listed 10 of the world’s most endangered animals in the wild:
The IUCN classifies nearly 4,000 species as critically endangered, meaning they face such severe threats that they could soon become extinct in the wild.
Here are some stunning endangered species facts to know about and inspire you into action. — 8 Endangered Species Facts 1. 1 Million Animal and Plant Species are Currently Under Threat of Extinction. And many of which will likely be lost within decades, if not the next 20 years.
WWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.
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.
ARTICLE. leveled. Endangered Species. 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. Grades. 3 - 12+. Subjects. Biology, Ecology, Geography, Conservation. Photograph. Giant Panda.
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.
How does the Endangered Species Act protect animals at risk? From bald eagles to alligators, this historic conservation bill has helped save iconic American species from extinction for 50 years.
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.
WWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.