Endangered Species

Explore: endangered species

Welcome to IFAW’s Explore section. Select from the options to learn more about our work with animals, animal welfare, and conservation.

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May 5, 2025

Protecting people and primates: IFAW stands against the “pet” primate trade

April 24, 2025

15 animals that recovered from being endangered

April 23, 2025

Why should we protect endangered animals?

April 23, 2025

16 of the most endangered animals in South America in 2025

March 28, 2025

10 of the most endangered animals in Europe in 2025

March 25, 2025

Facts about exotic pets: wild animals held in captivity

March 10, 2025

What is CITES?

February 12, 2025

Meet 17 of the world’s most endangered mammals

December 23, 2024

Top 10 most fascinating animals in Australia

December 19, 2024

Endangered species: terms & definitions

September 10, 2024

16 of the world’s most endangered animals in 2024

July 19, 2024

15 of the most endangered animals in the ocean

May 10, 2024

10 conservation projects saving endangered wildlife

May 9, 2024

Endangered animals in the Congo rainforest

April 15, 2024

Poaching has had devastating effects on these animals

April 12, 2024

How to help protect endangered species

March 20, 2024

Facts about animal welfare and conservation

March 11, 2024

20 of the most endangered animals in North America

February 21, 2024

Endangered animals and wildlife in Kenya

February 13, 2024

20 of the most endangered animals and wildlife in Africa

February 5, 2024

Are giraffes endangered?

January 11, 2024

18 of the most endangered animals in Asia

December 12, 2023

18 animals that recently went extinct

December 6, 2023

20 of the most fascinating animals in Asia