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WWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.
Our 2022 Living Planet Report shows global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970. While there have been amazing and inspirational wildlife successes and stories in the past, many animals are still endangered mostly due to unsustainable human-led activities.
Oct 5, 2018 · Save endangered... One of our main focuses is protecting endangered species. As a result of hard work and your support, the federal government was encouraged to establish the Species at Risk Act, protecting over 200 species. Read more about what is currently happening with species at risk in Canada.
An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation.
WWF works to conserve species at risk, protect and restore threatened habitats and address climate change. Drawing on scientific and Indigenous knowledge, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance of life in Canada and around the world.
Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.
Dec 15, 2009 · As of 2021, 554 animal species are at risk in Canada, according to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. In addition, 18 are extirpated and 18 extinct. The committee’s definition of a wildlife species includes taxonomic categories as well as geographically distinct populations.
World Wildlife Fund - The leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. Learn how you can help WWF make a difference.
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. Open to all, it is used by governmental bodies, non-profit organisations, businesses and individuals.
Learn about the ways WWF works to protect endangered species, including the Red Panda. Red pandas are often killed when they get caught in traps meant for other animals, and are also poached for their distinctive pelts.
