Hawaiian monk seals are some of the most endangered marine mammals on Earth. Their population sits at about 1,400 individuals, which is honestly not a lot. For decades, entanglement in marine debris—mostly old fishing gear and plastic trash swept in by North Pacific currents—has remained one of the most stubborn and preventable threats to their …
Endangered Species
The world’s endangered and critically endangered species, and what their status really means. Guides to the animals most at risk of extinction, the pressures pushing them toward it, and the conservation action working to bring them back.
Octopuses escape aquariums, crows use tools, elephants mourn their dead. Discover which animals outsmart humans and why it matters for conservation.
Europe is home to several highly threatened species, including the Eurasian brown bear, that face extinction without immediate conservation actions.