Earth is home to more than 16,000 species of plants, animals, fungi, and algae that are currently listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Given that human-made threats—such as habitat fragmentation, overhunting, overfishing, global warming, invasive species, and pollution—are the major drivers of modern extinctions and population declines, the preservation and recovery of endangered species depend on human awareness and intervention.
The rebound of a species is a gradual process that requires a long-term commitment. The longer a species remains listed, the more likely it is to be recovering.
Endangered Species Day is celebrated every year on the third Friday in May, encouraging people to learn about and take action to help endangered species. WWF highlights endangered wildlife every day, working to build awareness and partnerships with local communities, governments, businesses, and the rest of the world to take action to protect them.
These are the endangered species in all regions of the world that need help to prevent their eventual extinction:
♦ Tiger (Panthera tigris) - India
♦ European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) - Spain, Portugal, Andora, France ♦ Pygmy Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus) - Panama ♦ Pig-nosed Turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)- Australia ♦ Whooping Crane (Grus americana) - Canada and United States ♦ Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis) - Bolivia
