An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular region. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habita
The golden lion tamarin is endemic to Brazil and one of the endangered species saved from extinction there.
The California condor is a critically endangered species. Note the wing tags used for population monitoring.
The Siberian tiger is an Endangered (EN) tiger subspecies. Three tiger subspecies are already extinct (see List of carnivorans by population).
Blue-throated macaw, a critically endangered bird
An IUCN Red List critically endangered species is one that has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. As of
Endangered species
…Extinct in the wild (EW) – Known only to survive in captivity, or as a naturalized population outside its historic range Critically Endangered (CR) – Highest risk of extinction in the wild Endangered (EN) – Higher risk of extinction in the wild…
Western gorilla, a species of Gorilla with a conservation status of critically endangered, due to habitat loss and hunting for bushmeat.
The Chinese Alligator, one of two species of Alligator, has a conservation status of critically endangered, due to habitat destruction and hunting for its meat.
The Kākāpo of New Zealand's South Island has a conservation status of critically endangered, due to predation by invasive species.
The great hammerhead shark has a conservation status of critically endangered, due to overfishing for its fins.