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    Kris-Mikael Krister
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    Scalloped hammerhead

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their skin actually darkens, just like a sunburn!


    Population
    >80% decline over three generations
    Allan Hopkins
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    Brown fish owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Yes, they really do eat fish!


    Population
    Bert de Tilly
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    Snowy owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    There is more to this species than its majestic coat of thick white feathers and piercing yellow eyes


    Population 28,000
    64% decline from 1970 – 2014
    indygnome
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    Eurasian eagle-owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These owls have specialized feathers that make their flight nearly silent


    Population 250,000 – 2,500,000
    Noel Reynolds
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    Ruddy shelduck

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Has the body of a duck, neck of a goose, and voice of a goose having a bad day


    Population 170,000 – 220,000
    Jmhullot
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    Tibetan macaque

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Largest macaque species and one of the most impressive primates native to China


    Population
    20-25% decline over the last 30-36 years
    Ian White
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    Knob-billed duck

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Males sport a big, bumpy black “knob” on top of their bill — like a bird-sized bike helmet


    Population 90,000 – 340,000
    budak
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    Smooth-coated otter

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They’re the biggest otters in Asia


    Population
    30% suspected over the next 30 years
    DavideGorla
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    Common mabuya

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    You might’ve already seen one in your backyard


    Population
    Andrej Chudý
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    Ruddy turnstone

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They flip the script — literally!


    Population 750K – 1.75M
    20-29% decline over the past 18 years
    Ignacio Ferre Pérez
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    European turtle dove

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The only long-distance migratory dove in Europe


    Population 12.8 – 47.6M
    30-49% decrease in 16 years
    hedera.baltica
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    Wood pigeon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Timid by nature, often flying off at the slightest sign of danger


    Population 51 – 73M
    Hari K Patibanda
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    Checkered keelback

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Have you ever seen one gliding through a stream or sunning itself by a quiet pond?


    Population
    Mike Prince
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    Asian palm civet

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Famously linked to the production of a luxury coffee called kopi luwak


    Population
    budak
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    Common tree frog

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Believed to have naturally spread across much of Asia


    Population
    Thimindu Goonatillake
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    Bengal monitor

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Need to escape? No problem! They can dive into water and swim powerfully using their tail like a paddle


    Population
    Mildeep
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    Brahminy kite

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Sometimes seen snatching food in mid-air or stealing prey from other birds — a behavior known as kleptoparasitism


    Population >100,000
    Hari K Patibanda
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    Black-crowned night heron

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world


    Population 570,000 – 3.7M
    Mark Yokoyama
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    Small Indian mongoose

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Famous snake-fighter — with strategy


    Population
    Hannes Grobe/AWI
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    Long-eared hedgehog

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the fastest runners among hedgehogs


    Population
    Mike Finn
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    Amur hedgehog

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Although it looks slow and sleepy, it can run surprisingly fast and is an excellent swimmer


    Population
    Adam Fagen
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    Northern treeshrew

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The only mammal known to intentionally eat spicy food


    Population
    Hans Hillewaert
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    Eld’s deer

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Was once so rare that it was believed extinct in the wild


    Population
    Tarique Sani
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    Steppe eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The treasured bird of Saladin, the first Sultan of Egypt


    Population 50,000 – 75,000
    >50% rapid decline over the past 3 generations
    vil.sandi
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    Przewalski’s gazelle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the world’s most endangered antelope species


    Population 3,400
    6.17% annual growth rate
    Ashwin Viswanathan
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    Tibetan gazelle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their large lungs and hearts help them survive thin mountain air with far less oxygen than lowland animals need


    Population 300,000
    20% decline over the last 12 years
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    Indo-Pacific finless porpoise

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Can make clicking sounds up to 200 times per second to locate prey in cloudy waters where vision is limited


    Population
    Анна Васильченко
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    Mongolian gazelle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Some of the fastest animals in Asia, capable of reaching speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph)


    Population 400,000 – 2.7M
    76% decline over the past 50 years
    Guy Haimovitch
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    Dice snake

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A big, harmless snake that likes to live near freshwater


    Population
    Shagil Kannur
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    Golden tree snake

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    An accomplished climber with the ability to glide!


    Population
    N A Nazeer
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    Gaur

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their calm behavior and massive size have earned them nicknames like the “gentle giants” of the jungle


    Population 15,000 – 35,000
    >80% decline in past 100 years
    Christoph Lorse
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    Wild yak

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most iconic animals of the high Himalayas


    Population 22,000
    10% continuous decline in 30 years
    Cp9asngf
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    Black-faced spoonbill

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Officially designated as Natural Monument No. 205 and classified as a first-class endangered species in South Korea


    Population 6,100
    8% annual increase
    AbsolutePanda
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    Tibetan antelope

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its wool, shahtoosh, is so fine that a shawl made from it can pass through a wedding ring


    Population 100,000 – 150,000
    Dash Huang
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    Thorold’s deer

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most remarkable — and underappreciated — deer species in the world


    Population
    >30% decline over the last 21 years
    Daniele Colombo
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    Bharal

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Despite being called “blue sheep,” bharals are more closely related to goats than true sheep


    Population 47,000 – 414,000
    Tuomo Lindfors
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    Siberian ibex

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    An incredible climber — it can scale almost vertical cliffs and jump across wide gaps with ease


    Population 170,000 – 250,000
    30% decline over three generations
    eMammal
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    Tufted deer

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Sometimes called the “vampire deer” because of its tusks, even though it’s harmless and plant-eating


    Population 300,000 – 500,000
    Vladislav Litvinov
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    Argali

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Known as the “Marco Polo sheep,” it was first described by the explorer during his Central Asia travels


    Population
    Oregon State University
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    Chinese crested tern

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Once believed to be extinct, this elegant tern was rediscovered in 2000 after going unrecorded for decades


    Population 150
    James F. Parham
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    Four-eyed turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Doesn’t actually have four eyes — the two pale spots behind its real eyes are what inspired the name


    Population
    >90% decline over the past 25 years
    Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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    Indochinese box turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Has a hinged shell that allows it to completely shut itself inside


    Population
    >90% decline over the past 60 years
    Cloudtail the Snow Leopard
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    Common hill myna

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Has an extraordinary ability to mimic human speech — better than almost any other bird on the planet


    Population
    Hari K Patibanda
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    Himalayan tahr

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Even from day one, they’re already scrambling up slopes alongside their mothers!


    Population
    Rajkimar99
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    Black-backed dwarf kingfisher

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most visually stunning kingfisher, often described as a “flying jewel”


    Population
    10-29% decline over the past 10 years
    Arnoldius
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    Common ringed plover

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface


    Population 415,000 – 1,400,000
    Hiyashi Haka
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    Australian grass-owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This shy, nocturnal predator spends its life in open areas of grassland and cane fields but is rarely seen


    Population
    Bernard DUPONT
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    Siberian crane

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the rarest and most critically endangered crane species in the world


    Population 3,500 – 4,000
    Ulrich Hennen
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    Russian tortoise

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Like miniature tanks, built for survival in some seriously harsh climates


    Population
    Moebius1
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    Reeves’s pheasant

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Endemic to China, the largest pheasant with the longest tail feather measures up to 2.4 meters (7.9 ft)


    Population 3,500 – 15,000
    20% decline per decade
    Marc Haisenko
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    Saker falcon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their keen vision enables them to scan vast landscapes, identifying small movements or potential prey items even from high altitudes


    Population 12,800 – 30,800
    50-79% population decline over three generations
    Andy Morffew
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    Red-footed falcon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their favorite snack? Large insects like locusts and dragonflies


    Population 300,000 – 800,000
    70% suspected overall population decline
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    Red-crowned crane

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A symbol of immortality and peace in many Asian cultures


    Population 2,800 – 3,300
    30.6% decline over three generations
    Pradeepkumar Devadoss
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    Little tern

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Renowned for their spectacular aerial displays during courtship, including steep dives and intricate flight patterns


    Population 190,000 – 410,000
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    Common blackbird

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Arguably among the most beautiful songbirds in the world — they enjoy singing after a rain shower


    Population 10M – 500M
    Snowyowls
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    Elliot’s pheasant

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Often described as a “living jewel” of the Chinese forests


    Population 20,000 – 100,000
    Jason Thompson
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    Red junglefowl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Native to Asia where they were first domesticated, the ancestors to all our chickens


    Population
    Вых Пыхманн
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    Common crane

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The flocks of this social and gregarious bird are fond of migration, flying over the horizon and creating a V-shaped formation


    Population 503,000
    Ian Redman
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    Goosander

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its long, serrated beak, often called a “sawbill,” is perfectly adapted for catching slippery prey like fish


    Population 1.7M – 2.4M
    Savithri Singh
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    Painted stork

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    While they may look graceful in flight, they are relatively slow flyers compared to many other birds


    Population 20,000 – 60,000
    budak
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    Sunda pangolin

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This one-of-a-kind mammal is facing a major threat – illegal hunting


    Population
    80% decline over the past 21 years
    Assaf Levy
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    European roller

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Loves trees! Only member of its family breeding in Europe


    Population 200,000 – 600,000
    5 – 20% decrease over 3 generations
    Kishore Bhargava
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    Dusky eagle-owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    People who live near forests might hear this owl before they ever see it


    Population
    Rhododendrites
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    Eurasian oystercatcher

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The masters of catching oysters, clams, and cockles


    Population 925,000 – 1,030,000
    20 – 29% decline in 3 generations
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    European starling

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Brilliant mimics, they can copy bird calls and even human-made sounds like car alarms and ringing phones!


    Population >200 Million
    51% decline between 1966 and 2015
    Mio Romanic
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    Pond slider

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Got their name from their ability to quickly slide off logs or rocks into the water when they feel threatened


    Population
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    Burmese python

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A powerful constrictor that can grow longer than a school bus!


    Population
    30% decline over the past ten years
    @miya_1102
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    Crested ibis

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most endangered birds in the world and once thought to be extinct in the wild


    Population 500
    Koshy Koshy
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    Tawny fish owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    An owl that meows like a cat


    Population
    Altaileopard
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    Water deer

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Unlike most deer, it lacks antlers


    Population
    30% decline over 18 years
    Charles J. Sharp
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    Greater coucal

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Sometimes mistaken for a crow because of its size and dark coloration


    Population
    Lip Kee
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    Spotted dove

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature


    Population
    Julie Edgley
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    Steller’s sea eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the largest beaks of any eagle, perfect for tearing apart tough fish and other prey


    Population 4,600 – 7,000
    20 – 30% decline over the next three generations
    Daisuke Tashiro
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    Rock ptarmigan

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A bird that can change its color to match its surroundings!


    Population 5M – 25M
    30% decline in European population in 12 years
    Huangdan2060
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    Yangtze finless porpoise

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Smaller than most dolphins, but still very smart and playful


    Population
    13.7% accelerated decline per year
    Dinkun Chen
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    Golden snub-nosed monkey

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A monkey with a golden coat and a nose that looks like it’s been squished flat


    Population 8,000 – 15,000
    >50% decline over the last 39 years
    Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan
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    Red-rumped swallow

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!


    Population 10M – 500M
    Dr. Raju Kasambe
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    Common pochard

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Can dive down to the bottom of a lake and rest there, safe from predators!


    Population 1.14 – 1.18M
    31% projected decline in 17 years
    Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan
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    Eurasian skylark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They might not look like much, but they have an incredible talent: singing!


    Population 295.6 – 526.6M
    ken
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    Spoon-billed sandpiper

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the rarest birds in the world with feathers that change color depending on the season


    Population 490
    70 – 80% decline over the past three generations
    Zaffron Sofar
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    Long-eared jerboa

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its big ears help it hear bugs scuttling around in the sand, even when it’s dark


    Population
    Alexis LOURS
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    European Robin

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Can be quite friendly and will often come close to humans, especially if they’re offered food


    Population 130 – 201M
    Steve Wilson
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    Great grey owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the biggest owls in the world, but don’t let its size fool you – it’s actually quite light!


    Population 120,000
    Sphoo
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    European hamster

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    To prepare for winter, they gather huge amounts of food – sometimes up to 65 kilograms – and store it in their burrows


    Population
    99% suspected decline over the next ten years
    iNaturalist
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    White-headed langur

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    As its name suggests, it has a striking white head, which stands out against its dark body


    Population 600
    80 – 85% decline over the past 36 years
    Carnat Joel
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    Black crested gibbon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Known for being fantastic climbers and jumpers, swinging through the trees with amazing speed and grace


    Population
    >80% decline during the last 45 years
    Holger Krisp
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    Beauty rat snake

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its colorful pattern makes it stand out, earning it the name “Beauty”


    Population
    >30% decline over the past ten years
    AngMoKio
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    Eastern imperial eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its imperial imagery and fierce demeanor have made it a symbol of power and nobility throughout history


    Population 2,500 – 10,000
    Cj Hughson
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    Goldcrest

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A tiny bird, one of the smallest in fact!


    Population 98 – 165M
    JOMY VARGHESE
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    Barn swallow

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Most common and widely distributed swallow globally


    Population 290 – 487M
    Imran Shah
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    Demoiselle crane

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The smallest of all the crane species and is known for its elegance and grace


    Population 19,400 – 26,500
    <25% decline in European population in 34 years
    Frans Vandewalle
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    Northern lapwing

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Very active and noisy, with a loud, piercing call that sounds like “pee-wit”


    Population 11M
    30 – 49% decline in European population in 27 years
    Armandas Naudzius
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    Ural owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Known to be fiercely protective of their nesting sites and will aggressively defend their territory from intruders, including humans


    Population 640K – 1M
    Warrieboy
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    Common nightingale

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Often called the “singer of the night,” it produces a complex and beautiful melody that has captivated people for centuries


    Population 43 – 81M
    Derek Keats
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    Lesser grey shrike

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Have been observed remembering the locations of their impaled prey and even using tools to help them catch food


    Population 1.2 – 3.3M
    tontantravel
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    Stump-tailed macaque

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their faces start out pink and red when they’re young, but as they get older, they turn darker, almost brown or black


    Population
    >30% suspected decline over the past 40 years
    Schosse-sitzer
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    Moor frog

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Male undergo a striking transformation during a short breeding window, displaying a vibrant blue color


    Population
    IUCNweb
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    Yunnan box turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Once thought to be lost forever, this turtle emerged from the shadows in a remarkable rediscovery


    Population <50
    Melvin TOULLEC
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    Red-headed vulture

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The true eye-catcher is its head – completely bare with a shade of red, orange, or even yellow, depending on its age


    Population 3,500 – 15,000
    80 – 99% estimated decline over three generations
    Dakota L.
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    Common snapping turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Unlike the smooth shells of most turtles, its carapace is ridged and gnarled, resembling a piece of ancient armor


    Population
    Albert kok
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    Great hammerhead

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer


    Population
    >80% decline over the past 25 years
    Eric Kilby
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    Takin

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Often called “goat-antelopes” because they share traits with both animals


    Population
    30% decline over the last 24 years
    Alexandre Roux
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    Pantropical spotted dolphin

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas


    Population >3M
    Charles J. Sharp
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    Brown noddy

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”


    Population 1.2M – 2.1M
    Vince Smith
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    Common bottlenose dolphin

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water


    Population
    Ed Dunens
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    Common dolphin

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water


    Population 6 Million
    Stein Arne Jensen
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    Mute swan

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Known for their graceful movements and the distinctive “S” shape of their neck


    Population
    azeam
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    Mountain hare

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Can switch from winter white to summer grey – truly a nature’s savvy survivors!


    Population
    Dick Daniels
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    Whooper swan

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Very loyal partners! Once they find a mate, they usually stay together for life


    Population >180,000
    Andreas Eichler
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    Grass snake

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most common reptile of the European wetlands


    Population
    Dick Daniels
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    White-headed duck

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their stiff, upright tail feathers aid them in swimming and diving


    Population 20,000
    61.3% decline over 3 generations
    JJ Harrison
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    Ruddy kingfisher

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Notoriously difficult to spot due to their preference for dense, shadowy forest habitats


    Population
    Drew Heath
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    Asiatic toad

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The toxin from their parotoid glands has potential antimicrobial and anticancer medicinal properties


    Population
    Dmitry Makeev
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    Water buffalo

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The “living tractors of the East”—vital in traditional agriculture, particularly in Asia


    Population 208M
    Mark Medcalf
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    White-throated dipper

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Can walk along the riverbed using its wings to stabilize itself against the current


    Population 740,000 – 1.7M
    25% estimated decline in 12.3 years
    Hari K Patibanda
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    Himalayan monal

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    It’s dazzling plumage has earned it the nickname “nine-colored bird” in some cultures


    Population
    Rushenb
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    Banded bullfrog

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These frogs don’t “croak”—their call sounds more like a dog’s bark!


    Population
    hedera.baltica
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    Common pheasant

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most hunted, widespread, ancient, and well-known game birds


    Population <220,000,000
    Vaibhavcho
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    Black eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Controller of arboreal birds and mammals populations in Asia’s tropical forests


    Population 10,000
    Bernard Spragg
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    Koi carp

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Not just a pond fish but a cultural icon, especially in Japan where they are most famously cultivated


    Population
    Will Brown
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    American bullfrog

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Introduced to many regions where it is now considered an invasive species


    Population
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    Sandhill crane

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Known for their elaborate courtship dances, which involve leaping, bowing and trumpeting


    Population 670,000 – 830,000
    5% average rate increase per year between 1970 to 2019
    OZinOH
      Saved In:

    Golden pheasant

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the most colorful and striking birds in the avian world


    Population 1,000 – 2,000
      Saved In:

    Mandarin duck

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Revered in many cultures for their beauty, grace, and symbolism of love and fidelity


    Population 65,000 – 66,000
    L. Shyamal
      Saved In:

    Himalayan toad

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This toad relies on “saltation” for movement, which means it jumps rather than walks


    Population
    Assaf Levy
      Saved In:

    Egyptian goose

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They were commonly depicted in art from ancient Egypt


    Population >500,000
    su neko
      Saved In:

    Eastern cattle egret

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    It can catch insects that are disturbed by the animals’ movements


    Population
    Andreas Trepte
      Saved In:

    White wagtail

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck


    Population 135,000,000 – 221,000,000
    Assaf Levy
      Saved In:

    Eurasian kestrel

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance


    Population 4,300,000 – 6,700,000
    Assaf Levy
      Saved In:

    White-throated kingfisher

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These birds are quite chatty, and their sounds are like a strong and determined rattling laugh


    Population
    W. S. Van der Merwe, www.deviantart.comwillemsvdmerw
      Saved In:

    Giant Siberian rhinoceros

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Recent findings suggest that this giant rhinoceros coexisted with early modern humans, Neanderthals, and various other Pleistocene megafauna


    Population
    Went extinct around 200,000 years ago
    Albert kok
      Saved In:

    Tiger shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!


    Population
    30% decline over the past three generations
    Watts
      Saved In:

    Black-naped oriole

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They are skilled mimics, capable of imitating various sounds from their surroundings


    Population
    JJ Harrison
      Saved In:

    White-bellied sea eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its broad wings enable it to glide effortlessly on air currents, often seen navigating the coastal winds


    Population 2,600 – 41,000
    33 – 88% decline over a three-generation period
    Lip Kee
      Saved In:

    Olive-backed sunbird

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches


    Population
    Sheau Torng Lim
      Saved In:

    Asian palm swift

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their narrow wings, long forked tails, and streamlined bodies are perfectly designed for high-speed maneuvers


    Population
    Andrew Hoffman
      Saved In:

    Tokay gecko

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its large eyes are equipped with highly sensitive retinas, which allow it to see in low light conditions


    Population
    Alan Cressler
      Saved In:

    Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their name comes from the distinctive folds or wrinkles on their lips which is essential for capturing prey in mid-flight


    Population
    Wildcapture photography
      Saved In:

    Binturong

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Despite their nickname “bearcat,” they are not related to bears or cats


    Population
    >30% decline over the last 18 years
    Matthias Kabel
      Saved In:

    Lar gibbon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their songs echo through the forest, a duet between mates that’s both a declaration of love and a territorial announcement


    Population
    50% decline in the last three generations
    Rushenb
      Saved In:

    Chinese water dragon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    An arboreal lizard that calls the water’s edge its home


    Population
    30% decline every 18 years
    Charles J. Sharp
      Saved In:

    Sambar deer

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    With its towering stature and impressive antlers, is a true king of the Asian forests


    Population
    >50% decline over three generations
    Mark Burkey
      Saved In:

    Great roundleaf bat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A key player in keeping pesky insect populations in check and lending a hand in pollination


    Population
    Raj
      Saved In:

    Oriental garden lizard

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A lizard with vibrant hues – a living canvas of green, brown, and sometimes even blue


    Population
    Carlos Delgado
      Saved In:

    Asian water monitor

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They can be found basking in the sun with their fellow monitors, sharing warmth and companionship


    Population
    Rushenb
      Saved In:

    Yellow-throated Marten

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Aren’t afraid of bigger animals, and they’ve been known to fight off dogs and even leopards!


    Population
    出羽雀台
      Saved In:

    Shortfin mako shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess


    Population
    Greg Skomal, NOAA Fisheries Service
      Saved In:

    Basking shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance


    Population
    mjwinoz
      Saved In:

    Blacktip reef shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins


    Population
    Andy Murch
      Saved In:

    Oceanic whitetip shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey


    Population
    Albert kok
      Saved In:

    Bull shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam


    Population
    Omri Yossef Omessi
      Saved In:

    Whale shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty


    Population
    Elias Levy
      Saved In:

    Great white shark

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey


    Population
    Brian Gratwicke
      Saved In:

    Loggerhead sea turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world


    Population 40,000 – 50,000
    >80% decline in the last 25 years
    B.navez
      Saved In:

    Hawksbill sea turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name


    Population <25,000
    80% decline over the last three generations
    Francois Libert
      Saved In:

    Emperor angelfish

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary


    Population
    Andrey Giljov
      Saved In:

    Saiga antelope

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Nature’s masterpiece, with a snout that steals the spotlight


    Population > 1,300,000
    Nasser Halaweh
      Saved In:

    Eurasian beaver

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The furry flat-tailed mammal that builds its own aquatic empire


    Population 1,222,000
    Flickr
      Saved In:

    Corsac fox

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A sly, sandy-furred survivor of Central Asian grasslands, threatened by human activity but fiercely protected by conservationists


    Population
    Pierre Dalous
      Saved In:

    Common kingfisher

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish


    Population 700,000 – 1,400,000
    30 – 49% decerease in 13.2 years in the EU population
    Dikla Gabriely
      Saved In:

    Tibetan fox

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    With a gleaming golden coat and playful pounce, this fox proves that high-altitude living is no match for its wit and whimsy


    Population
    Shan2797
      Saved In:

    Leopard cat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A skilled predator with a unique coat and playful personality


    Population 50,000
    Scott Robinson
      Saved In:

    Chinese mountain cat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This little fluff ball is a skilled hunter with a big attitude


    Population 2,400 – 47,000
    10% continuous decline over the next 10 years
    Torsten Blanck
      Saved In:

    Keeled box turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Its rugged shell makes it look “exotic” to collectors, making it prone to illegal wildlife trade


    Population
    50–80% suspected decline 75 years
    Bernard Landgraf
      Saved In:

    Eurasian otter

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Fiercely territorial, marking their territory with scent to communicate with other otters


    Population 360,000
    30% decline over the past 23 years
    Peter Trimming
      Saved In:

    European water vole

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 seconds underwater


    Population
    Lies Van Rompaey_01
      Saved In:

    Etruscan shrew

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Meet the world’s smallest mammal but a fierce predator


    Population
    Dr. Raju Kasambe_04
      Saved In:

    Asian black bear

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    In Vietnam, these bears are caught, crammed into tiny cages, have their teeth removed to extract bile – sold as “medicine”


    Population 50,000
    >60% decline in the past 30 years
    Matti Suksi
      Saved In:

    Brown bear

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The second largest bear, right after the polar bear. Sadly, it well might top the list soon


    Population 200,000
    1.7% annual growth rate
    Barracuda1983
      Saved In:

    Kuhls pipistrelle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their population distribution is often associated with human settlements as they are comfortable in both agricultural and urban habitats


    Population
    Tambako The Jaguar
      Saved In:

    Snow leopard

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The vanishing big cat of the cold, rugged Himalaya mountains is being executed by the humans


    Population 6,400
    2008: 20% reduction in 16 years
    Carl Allen
      Saved In:

    Greater horseshoe bat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These elegant acrobats perform a perfectly timed and skilled somersault as they approach their chosen resting site


    Population <13,000
    70% decline in the last 10 years
    dietmarnill
      Saved In:

    European free-tailed bat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Their muzzle has wrinkled lips, which makes them look like a dog’s face, and is commonly called a bulldog bat


    Population
    guenterguni
      Saved In:

    Giant panda

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The fading black and white bears of the bamboo forests


    Population 1,864
    15% increase in the last 10 years
    Weissschwanzstachelschwein
      Saved In:

    Indian crested porcupine

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This charismatic creature is not just a quilled beauty but also a skilled architect


    Population
      Saved In:

    Red panda

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Be ready to be puzzled by this vegetarian carnivore!


    Population <10,000
    50% decline in 20 years
    Isidro J. Vera Perez
      Saved In:

    Least weasel

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The smallest carnivorous predator in the world and so have limited fat stores and need to eat more than 50% of the body weight


    Population
    Andrey Giljov
      Saved In:

    Steppe polecat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Widely distributed in Europe and Asia and tolerant to habitat modification


    Population
    19% expected decline per 13 years
    soumyajit nandy
      Saved In:

    Stoat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A small, fierce predator known for its agility, hunting skills, and color-changing fur


    Population
    Ken Billington
      Saved In:

    Great cormorant

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Due to their adaptability and willingness to migrate to more favorable habitats, great cormorants are found worldwide


    Population 2,100,000
    Danilo da Castro
      Saved In:

    Brown booby

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump


    Population >200,000
    Charles J. Sharp
      Saved In:

    Great frigatebird

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight


    Population 120,000
      Saved In:

    Barn owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe


    Population 10,000,000
    Trebol-a
      Saved In:

    Little owl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Aptly named after the goddesses of wisdom and war, little owls have lived alongside human civilizations since 500 BC


    Population 10,000,000
      Saved In:

    Tibetan sandgrouse

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Large orange-faced birds found in the cold mountains of Tibet


    Population
    Jay Dalal
      Saved In:

    Rose-ringed parakeet

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    If you ever forget the tune of a song, don’t worry; this bird has your back


    Population
    Schlawe, C
      Saved In:

    Leachs storm petrel

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These petrels stylishly ride the ocean waves like they own the winds


    Population 8,300,000
    30% decline over the past three generations
    JJ Harrison
      Saved In:

    Little grebe

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface


    Population 258,000 – 417,000
    Khoitran1957
      Saved In:

    Great barbet

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The largest of Old World barbets


    Population
    YULIIA LAKEIENKO
      Saved In:

    Greater flamingo

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The iconic and elegant bird with a curved pink bill is known for turning heads


    Population 550,000 – 680,000
    Dominic Sherony
      Saved In:

    Red-billed tropicbird

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability


    Population 16,000 – 30,000
    Dick Daniels
      Saved In:

    Red-tailed tropicbird

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship


    Population 70,000
    HarmonyonPlanetEarth
      Saved In:

    White-tailed tropicbird

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks


    Population 400,000
    Frank Vassen
      Saved In:

    Eurasian spoonbill

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This bird is unmistakable for its namesake, spoon-shaped bill


    Population 65,000
    Derek Keats
      Saved In:

    Glossy ibis

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant


    Population 2,300,000
    38% increase over the last 40 years
    Assaf Levy
      Saved In:

    Gray heron

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements


    Population 790,000 – 3,700,000
    Luc Viatour
      Saved In:

    Great tit

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The songbird that occasionally eats bats


    Population 433,300,000 – 703,300,000
    Dibyendu Ash
      Saved In:

    Alpine / Yellow billed chough

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The master aerial diver and swooper


    Population 1,075,000-2,535,000
    Dr. Raju Kasambe
      Saved In:

    House sparrow

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The most widely dispersed wild bird


    Population 1.3 billion
    84% decline in North America since 1966
    Alexis Lours
      Saved In:

    Eurasian coot

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Like those bulging red eyes weren’t scary enough, they eat their innocent chicks when hungry


    Population 7,950,000 – 9,750,000
    Alexis Lours
      Saved In:

    Common moorhen

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell


    Population 2,900,000 – 6,200,000
    Kaius Artimo
      Saved In:

    Arctic loon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The most numerous wild bird species in the world


    Population 275,000 – 1,500,000
    25% decline over three generations
    Yathin S Krishnappa
      Saved In:

    Willow ptarmigan

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Most common of the Galliformes in the wild habituating subarctic Tundra can tolerate brutally cold winters


    Population >40,000,000
    Decreasing by 30-49% in 12 years in the EU population
    André Karwath
      Saved In:

    King quail

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The smallest of all Galliformes lives on the ground, camouflaged from predators


    Population
    Assaf Levy
      Saved In:

    Chukar partridge

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The national bird of Pakistan and Iraq is known to improve degraded ecosystems by aiding in the dispersal and germination of seeds


    Population 9,000,000 – 34,000,000
    30% decline in 11 years in the EU population
    William Stephens
      Saved In:

    Green peafowl

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The large forest bird is amongst the largest Galliformes; can hunt venomous snakes!


    Population 15,000 – 30,000
    50% decline over the past 3 generations
    Northern Light
      Saved In:

    Gyrfalcon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Largest of falcons: can grow up to 60cm (2 ft) in height


    Population 83,000
    18% decline over the last 3 generations
    Carlos Delgado
      Saved In:

    Peregrine falcon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car


    Population 500,000
    127% increase per decade
    Charles J. Sharp
      Saved In:

    Asian green bee-eater

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Having wide distribution across Asia, the beautifully colored bee-eater avoids living near water and only migrates from areas with rainfall


    Population
      Saved In:

    Pied kingfisher

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The only member of the genus having wide distribution across Asia and Africa is sociable, unlike other members of its family


    Population 1,700,000
    10% decrease in 13 years in the EU population
    偉修 郭
      Saved In:

    Pied falconet

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A bird about the size of a sparrow but with sharp claws and a hooked beak – it’s like a miniature eagle


    Population 1,000 – 10,000
    Soner Bekir
      Saved In:

    Black stork

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The stork with the widest geographic range


    Population 24,000-44,000
      Saved In:

    White stork

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The folktale bird that brings the babies!


    Population 704,000
    Andreas Trepte
      Saved In:

    Pied avocet

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the very few birds with an upturned bill


    Population 280,000 – 470,000
    Charles J. Sharp
      Saved In:

    Black-winged stilt

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide


    Population 450,000 – 780,000
    Subramanya C K
      Saved In:

    Ibisbill

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Owner of one of the most peculiar-looking beak shapes in all of the bird kingdom


    Population
    Assaf Levy
      Saved In:

    Eurasian stone-curlew

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the bigger waders with a reptilian eye


    Population 360,000 – 590,000
    26% decline over 14 years
    Badjoby
      Saved In:

    Common tern

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history


    Population 3,600,000
    -26.2% decline per decade
    Derek Keats
      Saved In:

    Greater painted-snipe

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Looks no less than a renaissance masterpiece


    Population 36,000 – 1,000,000
    Faucon
      Saved In:

    Black-tailed godwit

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The most elegant of all godwit species


    Population 614,000 – 809,000
    23% decline over the past 25 years
    Thimindu Goonatillake
      Saved In:

    Crested treeswift

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These little birds skillfully make their tiny nest on a tree branch and glue them with their saliva


    Population
    Nigel Voaden
      Saved In:

    Great eared-nightjar

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A nocturnal bird is fooling everybody with a tuft of feathers on its head resembling ears


    Population
    pau.artigas
      Saved In:

    Common swift

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These enthusiastic travelers can be seen almost worldwide in different seasons


    Population 65,000,000
    Angadachappa
      Saved In:

    Great hornbill

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They’re amazingly human-friendly — oh, but do we call it a friendship if we cost their population the chance to survive


    Population 50,000
    30 – 49% projected decline over the next 3 generations
    Antony Grossy
      Saved In:

    Eurasian hoopoe

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Dependable wings and a muscular build. Nope, we aren’t talking about the next Redbull ad campaign


    Population 10,000,000
    Mprasannak
      Saved In:

    Bar-headed goose

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    These hardy birds are capable of flying at dizzying heights, where even helicopters can’t fly


    Population 60,000
    Mprasannak
      Saved In:

    Cotton pygmy goose

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Smaller than most iPads, meet the tiniest duck in the world


    Population 1,100,000
    Assaf Levy
      Saved In:

    Mallard

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This invasive species is the ancestor to most of the modern ducks


    Population >19,000,000
    99.3% increase over 40 years
    Till Niermann
      Saved In:

    Egyptian vulture

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A highly intelligent species that is the world’s only tool-using vulture with a long migratory range


    Population 18,000 – 57,000
    50-79% global rate decline over 3 generations
    Bohuš Číčel
      Saved In:

    White-tailed eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Extinct and reintroduced – What’s the story behind these so-called ‘flying barn doors’?


    Population 60,000
      Saved In:

    Golden eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    This majestic brown raptor is most widely distributed eagle species


    Population 300,000
    Paco Gómez
      Saved In:

    Western marsh harrier

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The yellow-eyed devil


    Population 1,100,000
    Bogbumper
      Saved In:

    Eurasian sparrowhawk

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Better call the ambulance before the Sparrowhawk comes to devour all those who are injured


    Population 3,200,000
    Remained stable over the last 3 generations
    Jan Rose
      Saved In:

    Common buzzard

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They eat just about everything — rabbits, rodents, birds, carrion, earthworms, insects… even beetles get a look-in


    Population 2 – 3.5M
    Lucianocasa
      Saved In:

    Short-toed snake eagle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A magnificent migratory bird with long, broad wings and a short tail that sings in the form of musical whistles


    Population 94,000
    Chme82
      Saved In:

    Bearded vulture

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The only living creature that feeds on bone marrow from carcasses in high and inaccessible mountain areas


    Population 10,000
    20 – 29% decline over the past 3 generations
    Francesco Veronesi
      Saved In:

    Cinereous vulture

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Largest soaring vulture in the sky with extremely broad wings that assists an important role in nature as “clean-up” team


    Population 25,200 – 34,200
      Saved In:

    Osprey

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of only six land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution habituating all continents except Antarctica


    Population 137,000 – 200,000
    84.2% increase per decade
    Sahana M
      Saved In:

    Himalayan vulture

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Unlike most vultures with bald heads, it has a unique feature – a ruff of white feathers around its neck


    Population 100,000 – 500,000
    25-29% suspected decline over the next three generations
    Pierre Dalous
      Saved In:

    Eurasian Griffon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Most social vultures with 12 distinct types of vocalization


    Population 900,000
    Scott Lamont
      Saved In:

    Steller sea lion

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They are able to hold their breath for as long as 40 minutes, and the deepest dive ever recorded is 424 m (140 ft)


    Population 160,000
    Approximately 13% decline over the last 3 generations
      Saved In:

    Northern fur seal

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Able to spend long periods out in the open sea, some pups will stay up to 22 months before returning to land


    Population 1.3 million
    Continuing drop of about 6 – 7% per year
    Roland Seitre
      Saved In:

    Chinese river dolphin

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The first dolphin species that is thought to have been driven to extinction by the activity of humans


    Population <50
    Merrill Gosho
      Saved In:

    Gray whale

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Once called ‘devil fish’ by whalers due to their fighting behavior when hunted


    Population 20,000
    38% decline in 2016
      Saved In:

    North Pacific right whale

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The rarest of all large whales and among the rarest of all the marine mammal species on earth


    Population <500
    Aditya Pal
      Saved In:

    Asian elephant

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Largest land mammal in Asia here!


    Population <50,000
    50% decline over the past 75 years
    Tobias Nowlan
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    Javan rhinoceros

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The rarest and most threatened of five extant rhinoceroses’ species


    Population 76
    Leonemanuel
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    African wildcat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The direct ancestor of the domestic cat—no wonder why they look so alike!


    Population
    methd
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    Przewalskis horse

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The species that survived extinction in the wild!


    Population 2,000
    8 – 10% population growth rate
    US Forest Service
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    Wild horse

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the prehistoric horses, it is the true forefather of today’s horses


    Population 1,300
    8 – 10% population growth rate
    MathKnight and Zachi Evenor
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    Onager

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Two out of six subspecies were hunted to extinction: the European & Syrian wild ass


    Population 77,000
    20% projected decline over the next three generations
    J. Patrick Fischer
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    Kiang

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    With long legs built for speed, and a coat that shines like the golden rays of the Himalayan sun


    Population 60,000 – 70,000
    云中鸟
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    Lesser white-toothed shrew

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Also known as the “musk shrew” due to the strong scent they secrete to mark their territories


    Population 40,000 – 99,000
    Dr. Raju Kasambe
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    Jungle cat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the cats that were mummified and put into tombs in ancient Egypt as Egyptians worshipped a cat goddess


    Population
    Юрий Емельянов
      Saved In:

    Northern pika

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A sneaky animal as the males will steal hay collected by other pikas in their territories!


    Population
    Scott Robinson
      Saved In:

    Spotted linsang

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Body of a cat, face of a possum – meet the mysterious Asiatic linsangs


    Population <200
    Gitanes232
      Saved In:

    Pallas’s cat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    ‘Grumpiest cat on earth’ is well camouflaged, widespread, and adapted to cold climate


    Population 58,000
    Gary Kinard
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    Greater hog badger

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the world’s largest extant terrestrial mustelids based on body mass, possibly second only to the wolverine


    Population
    50% decline over the past 15 years
    Volker Röhl
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    Marbled polecat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Delayed implantation enables them to time the birth for favorable conditions, such as when foods are abundant


    Population
    30% reduction in the previous 10 years
    Matthias Kabel
      Saved In:

    Wolverine

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Once wolverine was once observed defeating a polar bear


    Population 15,000 – 30,000
    caroline legg
      Saved In:

    European badger

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the only predators of hedgehogs, thanks to their thick skin and long claws to get past the vicious spines


    Population
    kwiktor
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    Clouded leopard

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They can hang upside down from branches with their rear feet and climb trees almost like a monkey


    Population 3700 – 5580
    >30% decline over the last 3 generations
    Scott Robinson
      Saved In:

    Marbled cat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    When standing or resting, they are characterized by their arched back


    Population
    Marie Hale
      Saved In:

    Asian golden cat

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the least studied cats in tropical Asia; there is still a lot to discover!


    Population
    18% – 20% decline in the next 20 years
      Saved In:

    Eurasian lynx

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Once widespread throughout most of Europe, by now extinct in most of Western and Central Europe


    Population 80,000
    Rushenb
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    Sun bear

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The smallest of bears is slowly vanishing from tropical forests of Southeast Asia


    Population 2,000
    50 – 80% decline in the next 30 years
    Davidvraju
      Saved In:

    Dhole

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Extinct in Europe and North America, probably due to landscape changes during the ice age, and currently can only be found in Asia


    Population 4,500 – 10,500
    82% decline in its original range
    Veijo Ilomäki
      Saved In:

    Common raccoon dog

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Named after their superficial resemblance to the raccoon, however, they are not closely related to each other


    Population
      Saved In:

    Wolf

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The howl of each wolf is different


    Population 300,000
    27% – 33% decline in the year leading up to April 2021
    Николай Усик
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    Siberian musk deer

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Male Siberian musk deer possess particularly long fangs, which it uses to fight and defend their territory


    Population 230,000
    50% decline in the early 1990's
    Andrew Russell
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    Elk

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Clashing with their antlers, the winner takes it all!


    Population 2,000,000
    Mikhail Denishchenko
      Saved In:

    Moose

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They are so tall, that they prefer to feed on higher shrubs and grass, as lowering their head to the ground can be difficult!


    Population 1,500,000
    3.84% annual growth rate
    Richard Bartz
      Saved In:

    Wild boar

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They have an elongated and elastic snout that can be used to dig out roots and bulbs


    Population
    Michael Boehnlein
      Saved In:

    Bactrian camel

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Most are domesticated; a few herds in the Gobi desert are though to be wild


    Population 950
    46% decrease in population since 1985
    TEIA
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    Hainan black-crested gibbon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The population range used to cover half of China in the 17th century; currently, under grave threat of extinction


    Population 30
    99.4% population decline in the past 70 years
    Sang Peiris
      Saved In:

    Western hoolock gibbon

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The only ape species present in India


    Population <5,000
    90% decline in population
    Tinglar
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    Leatherback sea turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The mysterious diver of the ocean is the largest and only sea turtle without a hard shell and scales


    Population 34,000 – 36,000
    40% decline in population over the past three generations
    Shuo Qi
      Saved In:

    Yangtze giant softshell turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    No other turtle is rarer than the Yangtze giant softshell turtle


    Population
    tommy swift
      Saved In:

    Big-headed turtle

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They have heads so large that they cannot even be withdrawn into the shells


    Population
    cnarraway
      Saved In:

    Theobald’s toad-headed agama

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A rather odd or toad-looking reptile inhibiting the cold deserts of the Himalayas


    Population
    Holger Krisp
      Saved In:

    Viviparous lizard

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the few reptiles that can not only lay eggs but also give birth to live young


    Population
    City of Albuquerque
      Saved In:

    Chinese alligator

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    One of the only two living alligator species is in a grave danger


    Population 68 – 86
    90% reduced in geographic range
    mgiganteus
      Saved In:

    European adder

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A venomous snake native to Britain and found all across Europe


    Population
    Luis Correa
      Saved In:

    Yellow-bellied sea snake

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America


    Population
    Benjamin Michael Marshall
      Saved In:

    King cobra

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Largest living venomous snake reaching lengths of up to 5.7 meters or 8.5 feet


    Population
    Wilfried Berns
      Saved In:

    Himalayan newt

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A recently discovered genus of Asian newts is commonly known as knobby newts


    Population
    Малафеева Елена
      Saved In:

    Siberian salamander

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    They are known for their ability to “freeze up” when facing temperatures down to -45°C or -49°F


    Population
      Saved In:

    Chinese giant salamander

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    A gargantuan beast, though harmless. Not many predators dare touch it —except for, of course, humans


    Population 50,000
    80% decline in population over the last 30 years
      Saved In:

    Eurasian cave lion

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Roaming the frozen tundras of Europe and Asia, this mighty lion stood at the top of the food chain – a true king of the Ice Age


    Population
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