Our Endangered World

Javan Rhino: Is It Endangered?
The Javan rhino is critically endangered, with only about 50 to 76 individuals remaining in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park. Discover the threats it…

10 Ways to Help the Environment in Everyday Life
Protecting our planet starts with simple, daily habits. Discover ten practical ways you can help the environment, reduce waste, and promote sustainability.

Caspian Seal: Why Is It Endangered?
The Caspian Seal is an endangered species native to the Caspian Sea. The seal has been hunted for centuries, and its population has dwindled.

Snow Leopard: Why Is It Endangered?
The snow leopard is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with an estimated wild population between 4,000 and 10,000 individuals threatened by poaching.

Oriental Short-Clawed Otter
The Oriental short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus), also known as the Asian small-clawed otter, is the smallest of the world’s 13 otter species and is…

Amur Tiger: Why is it Endangered?
The Amur tiger, or Siberian tiger, is the largest wild cat in the world. Listed as endangered, its population faces threats from poaching and…

International Elephant Foundation
Location: United States Founded: 1998 by a group of individuals and institutions. Species: African elephants and Asian elephants.

Giant Panda: Why Pandas Were Endangered and Why They’re Still Vulnerable
Giant pandas are no longer officially endangered, but they remain vulnerable. Here’s why habitat fragmentation, bamboo dependence, climate pressure and low reproduction still put…

Save the Kiwi: New Zealand Kiwi Conservation Charity
Save the Kiwi, formerly Kiwis for kiwi, is a New Zealand conservation charity working with the Department of Conservation (DOC), iwi, hapu, community groups…

Indiana Bat: Why Is It Endangered?
The Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) is a federally endangered species found mostly in Indiana and the surrounding states.