Species & Wildlife

The Jaguar is one of the most iconic animals in the world, but they’re also one of the most endangered. Learn about what’s causing the species to disappear and what we can do to save them.

Antiguan racer snakes are a rare and critically endangered species of snake. Their tiny population is only found in Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean.

Spotted Hyenas are hyenas native to Sub-Saharan Africa south of the Sahara. They are, like many other big predators, harassed by poachers and hunters. The IUCN classifies these species as vulnerable, but they are not currently in danger of extinction.

The Andean Flamingo is the only bird that lives at high elevations in South America’s Andes mountain range. Most of these birds dine on fish, crustaceans, and freshwater invertebrates from lakes, rivers, and ponds. At high altitudes, Andean flamingoes have enlarged air sacs for breathing, which makes them less buoyant. They swim just a few …

Yellow-eared Parrots are the largest species of parrot in terms of body size and can be found in many different habitats, including dense forests, scrublands, dry woodlands, and even swamps.

The forest owlet is a forest-dwelling owl that’s native to the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada and is a critically endangered species and possibly extinct species.

The Amsterdam Albatross, also known as the Island Albatross of Amsterdam Island, Diomedea amsterdamensis, is a huge albatross that solely breeds on the island in the southern Indian Ocean. The Wandering Albatross was first described in 1983, and some researchers considered it a sub-species of the Exulans. BirdLife International recognizes it as a species, whereas …

Red Slender Lorises are nocturnal animals that live in Asia’s trees. They eat insects, small animals, fruit, and flowers in the trees of Eastern and Southern Asia. Because their arms are delicate, they have developed strong jaws as a compensatory measure.

Loggerhead Sea Turtles are the most common sea turtles found in the world, but they are still endangered.

Olive Ridley sea turtles are also known as Olive ridges, Black Olive Turtles, or Pacific ridley sea turtles. They are named after the olive-colored fat found underneath their shell, which is visibly noticeable when they are on land.