Climate change and global warming have become undeniable realities, and one of the regions most affected is the Arctic. The ice is melting at an alarming rate, and the animals that depend on it are facing severe threats to their survival.For these species, there are only two choices: adapt to the ne...
Across the globe, countless animal species are on the brink of extinction. Asia, with its vast biodiversity and dense human populations, is one of the regions where this crisis is most evident. The main threats to wildlife here are illegal hunting and trafficking (either live animals or their body p...
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 flourish. However, human activity and environmental change have placed many of these an...
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 per unit effort, size at landing, spawning-stock indices, and range gaps clearly...
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, habitat fragmentation, pollution, illegal hunting and wildlife trade are pushing many...
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 from Least Concern (LC) → Near Threatened (NT) → Vulnerable (VU) → Endangered...
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. However, habitat degradation, fragmentation, and loss have placed many of Nicaragua’...
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 animals are essential for maintaining forest biodiversity. However, their popul...
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 with climate change and environmental degradation, this has led to a sharp declin...
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 the coasts and oceans of the Southern Hemisphere. Unfortunately, many of these s...
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 glaciers, disrupted ecosystems, and broken food chains are rapidly pushing many...
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 activity and environmental changes. In this article, we explore more than 30 speci...
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 Australian wild hosts an iconic array of biodiversity. Unfortunately, many of these sp...
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 not made of bone, but of keratin, the same protein found in human hair and nails.D...
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, Oceania is a paradise for biologists and researchers, who frequently report on th...
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 Antarctica, Australia, and Madagascar. Felines are known for their stealth, retract...
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% of known bird species are currently considered vulnerable, endangered, or critic...
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 currently endangered, and 368 species are critically endangered. In this article, we’...
Uruguay, the second smallest country in South America after Suriname, boasts remarkable biodiversity despite its limited geographic size. However, like many regions worldwide, Uruguay faces increasing threats to its wildlife, with many species now endangered. The primary cause of this alarming trend...
Puebla, a state located in central Mexico, is characterized by diverse topography—volcanoes, highlands, valleys, and plateaus—that results in a wide variety of climates: from snowy peaks to temperate, warm, and dry areas. This geographic richness gives rise to exceptional biodiversity. However, in...