To choose ten most endangered animals is a tough job. For every endangered animal selected for the list, hundreds of other creatures that are in just as much danger of extinction are left out. While our planet is blessed with such diversity of unique creatures, humans have intervened with the...
There are over 1 million different types of species located on planet earth and over a thousand of them make it on the endangered animals list. In order for an animal to be considered endangered, it must be at risk of becoming extinct from one of two things: diminished numbers due to exc...
Development of land for human use in Asia poses a serious threat to many species. Learn about the endangered animals of Asia in this article.
It’s sad to say that many of the beautiful creatures you know may not be in the near future. What the hard truth we don’t like to admit is human activities are one of the causes that lead endangerment of many species. Here the list of 10 most beautiful endangered animals. ...
The number of endangered species continues to climb at an alarming rate. Drawing attention to their plight is paramount to providing opportunities for recovery. According to the World Conservation Union (IUCN), over 18,000 species are known to be critica
to some of breathtaking and unique wildlife in the world. The lack of larger natural predators makes wildlife in Galapagos so special and extremely domesticated. These volcanic Islands are also known their large number of unique animal species. Here the list of 10 endemic animals of Galapagos ...
Among crocodilians, Crocodylus rhombifer (shown here) is one of the world’s most endangered species with the smallest natural distribution. In Cuba, the species coexists with the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). (Image credit: Stave Zack/Wildlife Conservation Society.) Don't mistake this ...
Current status: Critically Endangered This small sea bird, similar to other animals on this list, had only been known to scientists by a small number of specimens. It was considered extinct since the 1850s. Its rediscovery is interesting as it shows that one ambiguous photograph can lead to ...
Endangered plant species can be found all over the world. No matter where they are located, they all share one common factor that is thought to have put them onto the endangered list
Katovar or Maritious Parakeet or Echo Parakeetis found in South Indian Ocean Islands near Madagascar. It is not critically endangered but still they are facing danger of extinction. In 1980 there were only 10 birds of this kind but today their populatin is about 300 birds. ...