Discover detailed profiles of endangered species and iconic wildlife. Learn about habitats, threats, and conservation efforts around the globe.

An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular region. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat …

Oct 23, 2025 · 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 …

Currently, on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list, more than 47,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction. [2] And below we’ve listed just 10 of the …

Apr 23, 2025 · There are over 1,300 endangered or threatened species in the US today. The 1973 Endangered Species Act has been a cornerstone of wildlife protection in the US, with a success rate …

An endangered species is a plant, animal, fungus, microbe, or other organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic …

An endangered species is an animal or plant that's considered at risk of extinction. A species can be listed as endangered at the state, federal, and international level.

3 days ago · The Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced four proposed rules to restore Endangered Species Act regulations to their proven 2019 and 2020 …

) tool to identify your project location and receive an official species list (pursuant to 50 CFR 402.12) of federal endangered and threatened species that should be considered when evaluating the potential …

Jul 11, 2025 · What is an Endangered Species? An animal species is considered endangered when it faces a high extinction risk in the wild. This means that the species is going extinct at a much faster …