Endangered Animals Encyclopedia

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The Endangered Animals Encyclopedia species directory is where you can learn more about endangered species that inhabit different parts of the world.

In this directory, each individual species article contains information about the animal, its diet, habitat, and the conservation challenges it faces.

Endangered Species Directory

African forest elephant

African Forest Elephant

Loxodonta cyclotis

Critically Endangered

Discover facts about one of the world’s largest living land mammals and the challenges they face.

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Amur leopard

Amur Leopard

Panthera pardus orientalis

Critically Endangered

Find out some interesting facts about the world’s rarest leopard and their habitat.

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Asian elephant

Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

Endangered

Here you can learn more about the Asian Elephant and the conservation efforts that are being taken to protect it.

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Black rhinoceros

Black Rhino

Diceros bicornis

Critically Endangered

Read more on how the black rhino became a critically endangered species and how to help.

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Blue whale

Blue Whale

Balaenoptera musculus

Endangered

Did you know that the blue whale is the biggest animal to have ever lived? Click here to learn more interesting facts!

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Gharial

Gharial

Gavialis gangeticus

Critically Endangered

Discover more about one of the largest crocodilians and their habitat!

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Giant panda

Giant Panda

Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Vulnerable

Learn more about these shy, lovable creatures and their habitat.

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Green sea turtle

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Endangered

Green sea turtles are one of the world's largest species of turtle. Learn more about them and their habitat here.

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Hawksbill sea turtle

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Critically Endangered

Did you know that hawksbill sea turtles have been on Earth for nearly 100 million years? Click here to learn more!

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Kakapo

Kakapo

Strigops habroptilus

Critically Endangered

Discover facts about the world’s heaviest parrot and its behavior.

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Mountain gorilla

Mountain Gorilla

Gorilla beringei beringei

Critically Endangered

Click here to learn more about mountain gorillas and how to protect their habitat!

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Pangolin

Pangolin

Manis species

Endangered

The pangolin species is the most trafficked mammal in the world. Discover how you can help and learn more about its habitat.

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Red panda

Red Panda

Ailurus fulgens

Endangered

Click here to educate yourself about these tree-dwellers and their habitat.

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Saola

Saola

Pseudoryx nghetinhensis

Critically Endangered

Find out some interesting facts about one of the rarest species on the planet.

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Sea otter

Sea Otter

Enhydra lutris

Endangered

Discover how sea otters contribute to fighting climate change.

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Snow leopard

Snow Leopard

Panthera uncia

Vulnerable

Learn some interesting facts about the animals known as the “ghosts of the mountains.”

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Sumatran orangutan

Sumatran Orangutan

Pongo abelii

Critically Endangered

Here you can learn more about the Sumatran orangutan and how you can help to protect it and its habitat.

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Sumatran tiger

Sumatran Tiger

Panthera tigris sumatrae

Critically Endangered

Did you know that the Sumatran tiger is the smallest tiger in the world? Click here to learn more!

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Vaquita porpoise

Vaquita

Phocoena sinus

Critically Endangered

Learn more about the world’s rarest marine mammal and its diet and behavior.

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Whale shark swimming in Indonesia

Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus

Endangered

Did you know that whale sharks are the largest fish in the world? Click here to learn more interesting facts!

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Endangered Species Are Important

Endangered animals help maintain equilibrium on our planet. Without them, food chains and habitats would be disrupted and changed forever.

Protecting endangered species through conservation can not only improve the environment but help maintain healthy ecosystems. Making an effort to protect nature not only helps our planet but helps mankind as well.

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