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 …

What does ‘endangered species’ really mean? WWF breaks down the term and explains what it means for conservation efforts.

Oct 16, 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 …

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 …

Learn about the world’s most endangered animals, including the threats they face and the conservation efforts to protect them.

) 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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

A taxon is Endangered (EN) when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the criteria A to E for Endangered, and it is therefore considered to be facing a very high risk of …