Global Animal Guide Wildlife Encyclopedia

Endangered animals

14 species in the guide are facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Each profile leads with a direct answer to the most-searched questions.

Bengal tiger walking through tall green grass, staring directly forward

Mammal

Tiger

The largest cat species on Earth

African elephant with large tusks and ears walking across a dusty savanna

Mammal

African Elephant

The largest land animal alive today

Blue whale swimming near the ocean surface seen from above, dwarfing the surrounding water

Mammal

Blue Whale

The largest animal that has ever lived

Red panda perched on a mossy branch in a misty Himalayan forest

Mammal

Red Panda

The fiery-furred resident of the Himalayas

Chimpanzee sitting in a lush rainforest with a thoughtful expression

Mammal

Chimpanzee

Our closest living relative

Sea otter floating on its back on calm ocean water

Mammal

Sea Otter

The tool-using keystone of the kelp forest

Komodo dragon walking across dry ground with its forked tongue out

Reptile

Komodo Dragon

The largest lizard on Earth

Green sea turtle gliding through clear blue water over a coral reef

Reptile

Green Sea Turtle

The gentle, long-lived grazer of tropical seas

Massive spotted whale shark swimming near the ocean surface

Fish

Whale Shark

The largest fish in the world

Shortfin mako shark with a sleek metallic-blue body swimming through open blue ocean water

Fish

Shortfin Mako Shark

The fastest shark in the ocean

African grey parrot with pale grey feathers and a bright red tail perched on a branch

Bird

African Grey Parrot

One of the most intelligent talking birds

Large manta ray gliding through blue ocean water with wings spread

Fish

Manta Ray

The gentle giant that flies through the sea

Enormous Goliath frog resting on a wet rock beside a fast-flowing rainforest river

Amphibian

Goliath Frog

The largest frog on Earth

Griffon vulture with broad wings and pale bald head perched on a rocky crag

Bird

Vulture

Nature's clean-up crew on broad soaring wings

Frequently asked questions

What does "Endangered" mean?

A species classified as Endangered is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. It is one of the conservation categories used to communicate extinction risk.

Which animals are Endangered?

The Global Animal Guide lists 14 species as Endangered, including Tiger, African Elephant, Blue Whale, Red Panda, Chimpanzee. See the full list below.