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 …

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 …

3 days ago · The Trump administration moved Wednesday to weaken the popular Endangered Species Act in an attempt to restore changes made during the president’s first term that were …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

"Endangered" means a species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. "Threatened" means a species is likely to become endangered within the …