The ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species) founded in 1964 explains that more than 172,600 species are listed as endangered and can be found on their Red List, as of 2024. We explore how climate change and humans have impacted this number.
Endangered animals are facing extinction due to further loss of habitat, climate change, pollution, and poaching. The University of California’s Museum of Palaeontology said 99% of endangered species are caused by humans. The World Wildlife Fund for nature provides examples of endangered animals which includes tigers, amur leopard, grey whale, cheetah, Galapagos penguin and giant panda to name a few.
However there are many organisations helping these animals like the World Wildlife Fund (wwf),the International Fund for Animal Welfare, (ifaw) and the People’s Trust for Endangered Species(ptes). These organisations find solutions that address nature loss and benefits generations to come they also running anti-poaching initiatives and rescuing and rehabilitating animals.
Sir David Attenborough says “Despite years of destruction caused by our growing population, it’s not too late to help the environment” Some advice that Sir David Attenborough says that we need to “change our diet, find new ways to make renewable power and reduce waste” you can find more information on helping save the planet here.
By Zienna Yr8
Boston High School