A public- and classroom-ready encyclopedia of endangered species—ID tips, ecology, threat checklists, lesson materials, and simple actions for individuals and communities.
Scientists estimate that there are around 7.77 million animal species in the world. An astonishing number, isn’t it? Yet human activity—particularly the destruction and alteration of natural habitats—has pushed countl···
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Chile is a country of incredible biodiversity thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems—from the Atacama Desert in the north to the temperate forests and fjords of Patagonia in the south. However, habitat degr···
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Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, home to ecosystems that range from the high Andes to the Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos Islands. This diversity has allowed countless species to flouris···
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Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, home to nearly 10% of all species worldwide. This makes it a true megadiverse nation. Yet, despite its richness, more than 1,200 species endemic to Colombia are ···
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Argentina is extraordinarily biodiverse—from the Andes and Patagonia to the Pampas and Atlantic coast. Yet human activities (deforestation, overhunting, pollution, habitat fragmentation) have pushed many species into vu···
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Bolivia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Classified as a “megadiverse nation,” it ranks seventh globally in terms of biological richness. However, like in many other parts of the planet, human acti···
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Overfishing, habitat degradation, climate change, and pollution are driving many marine and freshwater fishes toward extinction. Unlike land animals, aquatic populations are hard to count precisely, but trends in catch p···
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Straddling the Central American isthmus, Panama blends tropical climate, coast-to-coast shorelines, lowland rainforests, cloud forests and mangroves—conditions that foster exceptional biodiversity. Unfortunately, habita···
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Guatemala packs cloud forests, tropical lowlands, mangroves, and high mountains into a small map—an incredible diversity now pressured by rapid habitat loss and illegal hunting. The IUCN Red List ranks extinction risk f···
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Every year, the list of endangered animals in Paraguay continues to grow. Some species are well known, while others are lesser-known, but all wildlife plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and healthy ecos···
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Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America, is home to exceptional biodiversity. Its 68 terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems support over 14,000 species of invertebrates and around 1,800 species of vertebrates. Howe···
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The spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) is a highly agile and intelligent primate native to the tropical forests of Central America and northern South America. Known for their long limbs and prehensile tails, these arboreal···
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The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems, is home to numerous endemic species. Unfortunately, several of these native animals are now at risk of extinction. Accordin···
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Despite its small territory, El Salvador boasts exceptional biodiversity due to its tropical location along the Pacific Ocean. However, around 75% of its land is used for agricultural and livestock activities. Combined w···
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Penguins are a unique family of seabirds. Over the course of evolution, they lost their ability to fly but developed exceptional swimming abilities. Today, there are 18 known species of penguins, all of which live along ···
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A species is considered endangered when it faces a significant risk of extinction in the near future. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), approximately 5,200 animal species worldwide a···
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Climate change is one of the most significant threats facing Earth’s ecosystems today. Scientists warn that up to 50% of all species could become extinct if climate change is not halted in time. Extreme weather, melting···
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Latin America is a region rich in diverse landscapes, cultures, traditions—and also in unique animal species. However, like many creatures around the world, Latin American wildlife is increasingly threatened by human ac···
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Australia is home to an extraordinary number of endemic animal species—unique creatures that exist nowhere else on Earth. From koalas and platypuses to kangaroos and some of the world’s most venomous snakes, the Austra···
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Rhinos are among the most awe-inspiring and ancient animals still walking the Earth. The name “rhinoceros” literally means “horned nose,” referring to the prominent horn on their snouts. Surprisingly, this horn is no···
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Although Oceania is the smallest and least populated continent in the world, it is home to Australia and Papua New Guinea—two of the roughly 20 megadiverse countries on the planet. With its immense variety of species, O···
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Felines, members of the family Felidae, are among the most iconic carnivores on Earth. With a distribution that spans savannas, rainforests, and mountain ranges, these animals are found across every continent—except Ant···
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It’s estimated that Earth is home to between 50 billion and 430 billion individual birds, distributed among more than 10,400 identified species—and potentially over 8,000 more yet to be discovered. However, around 13% ···
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Reptiles are a diverse group of animals distributed across almost every region of the world. However, according to the IUCN Red List, the world’s most comprehensive biodiversity inventory, 658 reptile species are curren···
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