Animals & Science

Malawi, located in southeastern Africa, is home to numerous endangered species, most critically the black rhinoceros. Many volunteer organizations and wildlife refugees count and preserve Malawi's...

Endangered sea turtles, just like all endangered animals, need our help to ensure their survival. See the steps below for many ideas for how you can help endangered sea turtles.

There are more than 35,000 endangered plant and animal species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as of 2009. "Around the world, many species of plants and animals have become...

Thousands of animal species are endangered throughout the world. The sheer number of animals that are in trouble can seem overwhelming. Learn about endangered animal conservation and ways that you...

Located in the Indian Ocean in Southern Asia, Sri Lanka is a land faced with many environmental challenges, including deforestation and the erosion of coasts due to mining. In addition to these...

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, more than 32,000 endangered animals exist in the world. Individuals with time, effort and...

While species associated with temperate deciduous forests, such as the American bald eagle, have experienced a revival in terms of population and are no longer considered endangered, other species...

Marine animals include those who live in the ocean and those who split their time between land and sea. Polluted waters, overfishing, fishing nets and oil spills have all negatively impacted...

There are at least 40 known species of endangered animals in North America. An animal is classified as endangered if it is likely to become extinct. Although each animal has become endangered for...

The American bald eagle is a magnificent bird with a wingspan of up to 7 feet. It eats mostly fish along with small mammals, water fowl and carrion. In 1782, it was adopted as the national emblem...

Manitoba is a large Canadian province that is home to thousands of Arctic species. A number of these species have become threatened or endangered due to environmental changes.

Taiga is the Russian word for forest and it is also the largest terrestrial biome in the world. It covers the northern parts of Eurasia and North America, beginning just below the arctic biome....

Florida is one of the most ecologically diverse states with more than 25 primary habitats supporting a rich array of animal life. According to the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species Act,...

Denali National Park and Preserve--originally established as Mount McKinley National Park in 1917, then extended and renamed in 1980--is home to 39 mammal species, 167 bird species, 10 fish...

Endangered species number so few that their extinction from the Earth within a few years is possible. Species of plants and animals can become threatened with extinction or completely vanish from...

Swaziland is located in southern Africa, and consists mostly of mountains and hills with some sloping plains. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened...

According to LonelyPlanet.com, Tanzania has around 430 animal species living in the country. And nearly 200 of those animal species are listed as "endangered" or "critically endangered" on the...

While it's a country located on the continent of Africa, where many well known endangered animals are found, Egypt has a wide range of marine animals off its Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts that...

There are many animals across the European continent with declining numbers in population. Many of those have already been listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as vulnerable,...

Although fish aren't cute or cuddly, we still have reason to care about their survival. The Earth's waters are made up of different ecosystems, from shallow coastal waters to gulfs and bays and...

While many countries and continents are home to a variety of threatened and endangered species, Africa is home to many of the most known. A few of those animals (like the African Elephant) reside...

Modern zoos have collections of endangered animals from around the world that are bred for purposes of keeping the species alive as the various species are wiped out due to habitat loss and...

The United States Environmental Protection Act covers the many endangered animals that live in North American deserts, including the Mojave, the Sonoran and the Great Basin. The U.S. Forestry...

Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973 to protect animals that were in danger of becoming extinct. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has the task and responsibility of maintaining the...

Across the planet, as habitats are lost and populations are decimated, there are thousands of plants and animals that stand on the brink of extinction and are considered endangered. Many of these...

There are three-hundred and sixty-eight species of marine animals on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's red list, a list of animals that are either endangered or vulnerable to...

Conservation of endangered species is something to be concerned about, especially when it comes to some of the most endangered species.

"Hellbender" is the common name for the North American giant salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis). There are two subspecies, Ozark and the eastern. They can grow up to 29 inches long and live...

Endangered species are animals and plants whose survival is threatened. There are many reasons they might be endangered, including human exploitation of their habitats. Fortunately, many people...

The snow monkey, or Japanese macaque, is not endangered. The wild population is about 100,000 animals, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated them a species of "least...

The cassowary is a large, flightless bird that is native to Australia. There are not many left, putting the bird among the other endangered species of the world. While there are some...

Mississippi's Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act, passed in 1974, defines as endangered any of the state's indigenous animals whose survival is either threatened or about to become...

When Charles Darwin coined the term "survival of the fittest" describing how things worked in the natural world, he did not mean survival of the strongest, or in best shape. What Darwin meant was...

The black footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Native to North America, it preys primarily on prairie dogs. If something happens to prairie dogs,...

Asian elephants, or elephas maximus, are the largest endangered land-based animal. Adult Asian elephants commonly weigh anywhere between 4,490 and 11,000 pounds, with the average height between 7...

The platypus is a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal, endemic to eastern Australia. Thanks to conservation measures, the platypus is not currently considered to be endangered.

Out on the frigid arctic tundra, survival is tough in the best of conditions. Due to loss of habitat and food sources, several species of animals in this region are considered to be endangered.

There are many species of whales in the ocean, and not all of them are endangered. However, there are 11 species on the endangered list, and several other species that are vulnerable or seriously...

There are 11 species of whales on the endangered list, and many other whale species are in danger of becoming extinct. Because of their diverse habitat and adaptability, the Killer whale...

The boa constrictor is a large species of snake typically found in Central and South America. The boa constrictor can range in size from 20 inches as a baby to 13 feet as an adult. The lifespan of...

The flamingo is such a common sight at zoos around the country that it seems that these birds could not possibly be threatened with extinction. However, wild flamingo numbers are dropping around...

Leatherback sea turtle populations have been declining for many years now. Their numbers are slowly being wiped from the world's oceans. Today, they are considered an endangered species. These...

An endangered species is a population of animals or other organisms who are at risk of becoming extinct. There are many reasons why populations decline, such as losing their habitat to development...

Determining the most endangered animal in the world isn't as simple as counting up how many of each species is alive. Remaining available habitat, how well or poorly a species breeds in captivity...

Tigers are beautiful animals that are easily recognizable by the striped pattern of their coat. Tigers are the largest members of the big cat family. These solitary hunters use camouflage, short...

The humpback whale was declared an endangered species in 1966 and given protective status by the International Whaling Commission.

With less than 1,000 wild Bactrian camels left, the species is considered critically endangered. Although there are over 2 million domesticated camels in China and Mongolia, scientists distinguish...

Snow leopards live in rugged mountain terrain in the Himalayas and Central Asia. They face threats from hunters, loss of habitat and a decreased food supply. Researchers estimate that between...

Tigers represent one of the most endangered species in the world today. Natural threats, habitat destruction and humans threaten tigers' survival. Despite being recognized the world over for their...

Endangered orangutans live on two islands, Sumatra and Borneo, in Asia. Some estimates suggest that orangutans could become extinct within the next decade or two. Threats to their survival include...