Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
WEBWWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.
Protecting Species | Initiatives | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBFrom elephants to polar bears, WWF fights to secure a future for animals on the planet we all share. WWF helped bring back the Amur tiger and Africa’s black rhinos from the edge of extinction. We are giving isolated, dwindling populations of black-footed ferrets and river dolphins a second chance.
Red Panda | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBRed pandas are often killed when they get caught in traps meant for other animals, and are also poached for their distinctive pelts. Learn about the ways WWF works to protect endangered species, including the Red Panda.
What does 'endangered species' mean? | Pages | WWF - World …
WEBThey look at what threats the species faces, too, and any actions underway to protect it. While all these categories are important in evaluating life on Earth, the term ‘endangered’ refers specifically to species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable. Here’s how that boils down:
Giant Panda | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe giant panda is the rarest member of the bear family and among the world’s most threatened animals. Learn about WWF's giant panda conservation efforts.
Whale | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBAt the top of the food chain, whales are vital to the health of the marine environment but 7 out of the 13 great whale species are endangered or vulnerable. Learn how WWF helps whales.
Black Rhino | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBWWF launched an international effort to save wildlife in 1961, rescuing black rhinos—among many other species—from the brink of extinction. Thanks to persistent conservation efforts across Africa, the total number of black rhinos grew from 2,410 in 1995 to more than 6,000 today.
Amur Leopard | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBOf all the leopards, the Amur leopard is the most critically endangered. Hunted largely for its beautiful, spotted fur, the loss of each Amur leopard puts the species at greater risk of extinction. Support WWF in its efforts to protect the species and its habitat.
Chimpanzees | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBChimpanzees are nearing extinction in many countries, due to deforestation and commercial hunting for bushmeat. Learn about the chimpanzee, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
Vaquita | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBVaquita, the world's rarest marine mammal, is on the edge of extinction. The plight of cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and porpoises—as a whole is exemplified by the rapid decline of the vaquita in Mexico, with about 10 individuals remaining.