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Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
WWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.
Vaquita | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The vaquita is the most endangered cetacean in the world. With as few as around 10 left, the species will become extinct without a fully enforced gillnet ban throughout their entire habitat. WWF is urgently working to ensure they can live and thrive in their natural habitat.
Sumatran Orangutan | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The critically endangered Sumatran orangutan population is threatened by hunting and habitat loss. Learn more about what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
What does 'endangered species' mean? | Pages | WWF - World …
They look at what threats the species faces, too, and any actions underway to protect it. While all these categories are important in evaluating life on Earth, the term ‘endangered’ refers specifically to species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, …
Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
WWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.
Orangutan | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
A century ago there were probably more than 230,000 orangutans in total, but the Bornean orangutan is now estimated at about 104,700 based on updated geographic range (Endangered) and the Sumatran about 7,500 (Critically Endangered).
Sea Turtle | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Three species of sea turtle are now classified as endangered, with two of those being critically endangered. WWF is committed to stopping the decline of sea turtles and works for the recovery of the species.
Red Panda | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Learn about the ways WWF works to protect endangered species, including the Red Panda. Red pandas are often killed when they get caught in traps meant for other animals, and are also poached for their distinctive pelts.
Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise population is threatened by overfishing, pollution and ship movement. Learn more about what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.