Mammal
Philippine Tarsier
The wide-eyed nocturnal primate
Near Threatened animals
19 species in the guide are likely to become threatened in the near future. Each profile leads with a direct answer to the most-searched questions.
What "Near Threatened" means
Near Threatened (NT) means a species does not yet qualify as threatened but is close to it, or likely to become so in the near future without ongoing conservation. It is a watch-list category just below Vulnerable.
Conservation categories follow the IUCN Red List. See the conservation hub for how every status compares.
Mammal
Rhinoceros
The armored giant with a horn of keratin
Mammal
White Rhinoceros
The square-lipped giant of African grasslands
Mammal
Zebra
The striped wild horse of the African plains
Mammal
Beluga Whale
The white whale of the Arctic
Bird
Emperor Penguin
The largest penguin, built for the Antarctic winter
Fish
Leafy Seadragon
Seaweed-camouflaged relative of seahorses
Mammal
Jaguar
The Americas' largest and most powerful cat
Mammal
Platypus
The egg-laying, duck-billed mammal of Australia
Reptile
Ball Python
The gentle constrictor that curls into a ball
Mammal
Thomson's Gazelle
The small antelope of the Serengeti
Mammal
Spotted-tailed Quoll
Largest mainland Australian marsupial carnivore
Mammal
Striped Hyena
Nocturnal scavenger of Africa and Asia
Mammal
Hedgehog
The spiny night-time garden visitor
Mammal
American Bison
North America's largest land animal
Fish
Tiger Shark
The wide-ranging scavenger of warm seas
Insect
Stag Beetle
The large beetle with antler-like jaws
Reptile
Gila Monster
One of the few venomous lizards
Amphibian
Pacman Frog
The round, big-mouthed horned frog
Frequently asked questions
What does "Near Threatened" mean?
Near Threatened (NT) means a species does not yet qualify as threatened but is close to it, or likely to become so in the near future without ongoing conservation. It is a watch-list category just below Vulnerable.
Which animals are Near Threatened?
The Global Animal Guide lists 19 species as Near Threatened, including Philippine Tarsier, Rhinoceros, White Rhinoceros, Zebra, Beluga Whale. See the full list below.