Our Endangered World
15 Celebrity Environmentalists You Need to Know
Several well-known celebrities use their platforms and resources to advocate for environmental preservation, climate action, and conservation.
Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth
Found only on Isla Escudo de Veraguas — a tiny island off the Caribbean coast of Panama — the pygmy three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus)…
Northern Rockhopper Penguin: Why It’s Endangered
Northern rockhopper penguins are Endangered and still declining. Learn where they live, how many remain, what threatens them, and how conservation helps.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle: Overview & Conservation Efforts
Status: Critically endangered Known as: Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Caret, tortue caret Estimated numbers left in wild: Approximately 15,000 females capable of…
West African Manatee: Is This Animal Endangered?
The West African manatee is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 15,000 individuals remaining due to habitat loss and bycatch.
Asian Lion: Why Is It Endangered?
The Asian lion, or Asiatic lion, is an endangered population restricted to Gujarat, India. Find out why it is endangered and what conservation efforts…
Congo Peafowl: Is This Animal Endangered?
The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis) is the only peafowl native to Africa and the sole living member of the genus Afropavo.
Monk Seal Foundation: Current Status, History & How to Help
The Monk Seal Foundation helped build volunteer response and education programs for Hawaiian monk seals. Here is its current status, the Oʻahu group carrying…
Great Hammerhead Shark
Great Hammerhead Sharks are found in warm coastal and offshore waters throughout the tropics and subtropics worldwide.
Great White Shark: Endangered Status, Facts, Threats & Conservation
Great white sharks are not formally classified as Endangered, but they are globally Vulnerable. Here’s what their status means, why population estimates are uncertain,…