Endangered Species Day

Endangered Species Day occurs once a year on the third Friday in May. It recognizes the efforts taking place to protect these species and helps to spread awareness.

endangered species sea turtle

What is an Endangered Species?

An endangered species refers to a specific ranking that indicates a species is at risk of extinction. It is just one of several conservation status categories that shows how the species population is affected. The categories in order are as follows:

  • Least concern
  • Near threatened
  • Vulnerable
  • Endangered
  • Critically endangered
  • Extinct in the wild
  • Extinct

Examples of Endangered Species

There are many types of animals that are considered endangered, some more well-known than others. These species are present in various types of biomes and regions. They range from mammals to reptiles, from sea creatures to land animals. Some examples include:

  • Sea turtles
  • Blue whales
  • Red pandas
  • Mountain gorillas
  • Chimpanzees
  • Bluefin tuna
  • Galapagos penguins
  • Tigers
  • Whale sharks

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